Current Opinion in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 45 - 51
Published: Dec. 19, 2012
The
discovery
of
a
new
class
intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs)
revealed
their
superior
role
for
various
nonvisual
biological
functions,
including
the
pupil
light
reflex,
and
circadian
photoentrainment.Recent
works
have
identified
characterized
several
anatomically
functionally
distinct
ipRGC
subtypes
added
strong
evidence
accessory
ipRGCs
in
visual
system
humans.This
review
summarizes
current
concepts
related
to
morphology,
central
connections
behavioural
functions
highlights
recent
studies
having
clinical
relevance
ipRGCs.
Clinical
implications
melanopsin
are
widespread,
particularly
as
chronobiology.
Sleep Medicine Reviews,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 83 - 100
Published: Dec. 27, 2014
Sleep
and
emotion
are
closely
linked,
however
the
effects
of
sleep
on
socio-emotional
task
performance
have
only
recently
been
investigated.
loss
insomnia
found
to
affect
emotional
reactivity
social
functioning,
although
results,
taken
together,
somewhat
contradictory.
Here
we
review
this
advancing
literature,
aiming
1)
systematically
relevant
literature
with
reference
extant
interactions,
2)
summarize
results
outline
ways
in
which
emotion,
may
interact,
3)
suggest
key
limitations
future
directions
for
field.
From
reviewed
deprivation
is
associated
diminished
expressivity
impaired
recognition,
has
particular
relevance
interactions.
also
increases
reactivity;
most
apparent
neuro-imaging
studies
investigating
amygdala
activity
its
prefrontal
regulation.
Evidence
dysregulation
poor
reported.
In
general,
include
how
measures
linked
self-reports,
functioning.
We
conclude
by
suggesting
some
possible
Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 67 - 95
Published: Nov. 21, 2013
Both
nature
and
daylight
have
been
found
to
positively
influence
health.
These
findings
were,
however,
in
two
separate
research
domains.
This
paper
presents
an
overview
of
effects
for
on
health
the
health‐related
concepts
stress,
mood,
executive
functioning
self‐regulation.
Because
overlap
co‐occurrence
both
phenomena,
points
need
consider
factors
when
investigating
vice
versa.
Furthermore,
existence
possibly
shared
underlying
mechanisms
is
discussed
unify
paradigms
dependent
variables
used
between
fields.
Last,
view
beneficial
phenomena
health,
our
objective
raise
awareness
amongst
general
public,
designers,
practitioners
use
these
naturally
available
their
full
potential.
Chronobiology International,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
30(8), P. 988 - 997
Published: July 10, 2013
Light
exposure
elicits
numerous
effects
on
human
physiology
and
behavior,
such
as
better
cognitive
performance
mood.
Here
we
investigated
the
role
of
morning
light
a
countermeasure
for
impaired
mood
under
sleep
restriction
(SR).
Seventeen
participants
took
part
48h
laboratory
protocol,
during
which
three
different
settings
(separated
by
2
wks)
were
administered
each
after
two
6-h
nights:
blue
monochromatic
LED
(light-emitting
diode)
condition
(BL;
100
lux
at
470
nm
20
min)
starting
h
scheduled
wake-up
time,
dawn-simulating
(DsL)
30
min
before
ending
time
(polychromatic
gradually
increasing
from
0
to
250
lux),
dim
(DL)
beginning
upon
wake
(<8
lux).
Cognitive
tasks
performed
every
wakefulness,
questionnaires
hourly
assess
subjective
sleepiness,
mood,
well-being.
Salivary
melatonin
cortisol
collected
throughout
wakefulness
in
regular
intervals,
measured
only
one
pulse.
Following
first
SR,
analysis
course
indicated
decrease
following
DL,
whereas
it
remained
stable
BL
significantly
improved
DsL.
levels
second
day
SR
not
affected
conditions.
However,
both
nights,
well-being
enhanced
DsL
compared
with
DL
BL.
Melatonin
onset
occurred
earlier
exposure,
than
salivary
higher
DL.
Our
data
indicate
that
an
artificial
dawn
simulation
improves
well-being,
performance,
BL,
minimal
impact
circadian
phase.
Thus,
may
provide
effective
strategy
enhancing
mild
restriction.
