Improving Memory Through Proper Exposure to Light

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

Medical, Health, Functionalmedicine, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 774 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2019

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

New scientific findings show that natural light, and light bulbs which closely mimic natural light, are closely tied to optimal memory formation. Light anchors the timing of our circadian rhythms, impacting sleep. The better you sleep, the better you encode memory. Indoor light bulbs which have less natural tones and brightness can have a detrimental effect on memory. Even if you optimize your indoor conditions, it’s important to get outside regularly. Technology that pulses light shows promise if you’re a jet-lagged traveler, shift worker, or someone who stays out late on weekends. https://drruscio.com/?p=27834

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Rousho Radio, discussing the cutting edge in health, nutrition, and functional medicine.
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0:26.9	The following discussion is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat
0:32.1	any disease.
0:33.2	Please do not apply any of this information without first speaking with your doctor.
0:37.1	Now, let's head to the show.
0:40.2	Hey, everyone. Welcome to Dr. Roush Radio. This is Dr. Roush, today I am here with Dan
0:44.5	Party, who is just about to be on the other side of his PhD, which is really exciting.
0:50.1	So, Dan, welcome to the show, and thanks for taking the time this close to the fence.
0:54.8	Oh, Mike, thanks for having me on. It's a pleasure to be here and it's been a long haul and very enriching and rewarding.
1:02.5	And I'd like to keep a foot in academia as I continue to do what I do once I graduate, but my plan isn't to be an academic.
1:10.1	But I like the sharpness of thought
1:11.9	doing research confers. And so it's been a great experience. But yeah, nice to be here with you
1:17.7	today. And I agree with you. And this is something that I've thought about a number of times in the
1:21.9	podcast, which is I enjoy all the conversations that I have, but there tends to be another
1:27.3	degree of clarity when you have a conversation with someone who is both involved in academics and then in some way the clinical setting.
1:35.5	And I do think it keeps you sharp because in the clinic, you can get a little bit complacent with what's right in front of you and not be aware of the evolving body of literature.
1:44.0	And you can also get wrapped up in false associations. right in front of you and not be aware of the evolving body of literature.
1:49.8	And you can also get wrapped up in false associations or just biasing yourself.
1:54.6	And that's where I think the rigor of academics not only keeps you abreast to new developments, but also helps you analyze things that you're seeing in a more accurate frame.
1:59.5	And yeah, I mean, so I think it's a great mix to have both
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