Implications of controlled short-wavelength light exposure for sleep in older adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Environmental and physiological conditions make older adults more likely to lose synchronization to their local time and experience sleep disturbances. A regular, 24-hour light/dark cycle promotes synchronization. It is now well esta...

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Main Authors: Rea Mark S, Lesniak Natalia Z, Figueiro Mariana G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/334