In this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit welcomes Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, former Harvard professor and author of The Light Doctor, to discuss the crucial yet often-overlooked role of light in health. They cover the effects of artificial lighting on circadian rhythms, specific health risks for shift workers, and practical ways to foster healthier lighting environments. Dr. Moore-Ede also touches on seasonal affective disorder, children’s screen time, and circadian-friendly lighting solutions for workplaces.

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https://circadianlight.org/

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➤ CHAPTERS:

00:18 — Dr. Martin Moore-Ede

01:05 — What is “The Light Doctor”?

03:06 — The Impact of Modern Lighting

06:22 — Health Risks for Shift Workers in Healthcare

11:49 — Basics for Healthy Lighting

15:15 — Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy

18:01 — Dr. Martin’s Journey to Studying Light and Health

20:23 — Circadian Lighting Solutions for Workplaces

23:16 — Blue Light and Children’s Screen Time

24:45 — Explore Healthy Lighting

26:53 — Outro and Where to Connect

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