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A Second Kind of Light
In addition to its role in the human visual system, light helps to regulate the timing of many biological functions, including the sleep-wake cycle and the production of key hormones. Scientists are just beginning to understand how light stimulates the circadian system, and its consequent effect on people’s health and well-being.
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