More bright light during the day might protect sleep at night.
- Research has shown that people who spend time near office windows during the week day sleep better than people without office windows.
- Interestingly, some research suggests that bright light exposure during the daytime might counteract sleep disturbance from light exposure during the night.
- Light exposure during the night time is often coupled with light-emitting devices like tablets and smart phones. Information on those devices could be stressful or engaging, which may lead to sleep disruptions.
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