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When you hear the words Alzheimer's disease, what do you think of? The truth is, the picture most of us have of the disease is incomplete. Alzheimer's disease doesn't start when someone starts to lose their memory. It actually starts years – sometimes decades – earlier. The Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those curious or motivated to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, or ca ...
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You’re settling into the couch after a long day, ready to relax with your favourite show … next thing you know, you’re asleep.
What is it about the TV that puts people to sleep, and what can you do to avoid dozing off?
Norman and Tegan explore comfort watching, binge-watching and blue light exposure.
References:
- Exploring the Bob Ross effect: A psychophysiological investigation
- Binge Viewing, Sleep, and the Role of Pre-Sleep Arousal | Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
- The inner clock—Blue light sets the human rhythm
- Morning and Evening Blue-Enriched Light Exposure Alters Metabolic Function in Normal Weight Adults
- Mitigating the Effects of Blue Light - Sleep Foundation
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