Human retinas contain receptors that process different wavelengths of light from both sunlight and artificial sources, which influences sleep-wake cycles, circadian rhythms, metabolism, and energy levels.

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  Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health - American Brain Foundation

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• Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health - American Brain Foundation www.americanbrainfoundation.org American Brain Foundation via serper

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• sleep-wake cycle concept
• sunlight concept
• circadian rhythms concept
• energy levels concept