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The incredible impact of light on biology. Glen Jeffery

Episode 32 Published 1 year, 3 months ago

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Glen Jeffery Professor of Neuroscience

Glen Jeffery discusses the critical relationship between light and biology, emphasizing the importance of natural light for health and well-being. He shares insights from his research on how different wavelengths of light affect our biology, particularly focusing on mitochondria and their role in health and disease. Glen also touches on the implications of modern lighting solutions, such as LEDs, and the need for better lighting design in various environments, including hospitals and schools. He advocates for a return to more natural lighting solutions to improve public health outcomes. Glen Jeffery discusses the profound effects of lighting on human health and what practical behavior shifts can be made to solve the problems associated with poorly lit environments. He highlights the importance of timing in light therapy, advocating for integrating natural light exposure into daily routines. The discussion also touches on the role of nature in enhancing well-being and the simplicity of adopting healthier practices. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, listen to the episode with Scott Zimmerman and find more of Glen’s work with the link below.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:56 The Importance of Natural Light

14:02 The Impact of Light on Life Expectancy

22:09 Challenges in Implementing Better Lighting

30:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

36:05 The Impact of Lighting on Health

45:07 Timing and Effectiveness of Light Therapy

54:48 The Role of Nature and Environment

01:00:23 The Simplicity of Health Practices

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Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic