View Morning Light to Master SleepThe neuroscience of setting your daily rhythm
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Practical Body ScienceExposure to bright light within an hour of waking activates specific retinal cells that signal your brain's master clock. This natural trigger suppresses melatonin and creates a cortisol pulse to ensure daytime alertness. Crucially, this morning habit sets an internal timer that dictates when you will feel tired sixteen hours later.
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