Can Humans Suffer from Light Deficiency? (Part 1)
As strange as it sounds, upon examining the scientific data on the relationships between bright light exposure and things like growth hormone secretion, nighttime melatonin level, and neurodegeneration, I think there is a credible case to be made that many…
Can Humans Suffer from Light Deficiency? (Part 2)
In Part 2, I explore the relationships between retinal light exposure and Alzheimer's disease, and in particular, sundowning in Alzheimer's disease. I also explore the association between light exposure and longevity. In Part 1, I suggested that there is sufficient…
Can Humans Suffer from Light Deficiency? (Part 3)
In Part 3, I provide a concise summary and synthesis of my findings on this topic for convenient review and consideration. In this detailed summary, I will also include some research findings on retinal light exposure, the hormone BDNF, and…
Can Humans Suffer from Light Deficiency? (Part 4)
In Part 4 of this article series, I summarize the lighting equipment I have experimented with in my efforts to expose my eyes to the color spectrum, intensity, timing, and duration of light that has been reported in scientific studies…