Robust 24-hour light–dark cycles are crucial for healthy circadian rhythms. A study now shows that there is an independent association between increased light at night and decreased light during the day with a variety of mental health disorders.
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Zeitzer, J.M. Light at night and mental health, cause or consequence?. Nat. Mental Health 1, 822–823 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-023-00144-7
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