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Interesting: - 7/24/2012 3:03:01 AM

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link between late night computer/tv use linked to depression:

http://news.yahoo.com/night-tv-computer-sessions-linked-depression-080046495.html

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 4:17:14 AM

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That is interesting. The changes in the brain
and body of the hampsters, not the fact that
there's a link... I would have thought that staying
up late, falling asleep watching infomercials and
depression went hand in hand?

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 5:21:23 AM

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It's on the internet, it must be true.

I'm sorry* but the tests were silly and the conclusions were assinine. I have a bit of experience with sleep problems. What you saw there was simply "light inhibits sleep." I could have told you that without a grant. What's next? "Loud noises prevent people from sleeping. A study involving more hamsters."

I can't go to sleep now, someone is wrong on the interwebs.

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 5:40:39 AM

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I should have been more clear (sorry, I was at work and in a hurry). Yes, light inhibits sleep, but what I found interesting, like Aries, was the differences in the brain and body. Also, that returning to a normal light/dark cycle would, over time, reset the system, so to speak.

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 5:42:46 AM

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I can't sleep in total darkness, have to have a light on. Hmmm.

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 5:47:51 AM

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I used to be like that, but somewhere/when along the way I found I preferred absolute darkness (or as absolute as I could make it). Now, thanks to the cats, there is always some light in my room when I am trying to sleep (I am a day sleeper) because "THEIR WINDOW" is next to my bed. lol

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 7:14:35 AM

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well,.. I think tvs give off different waves (almost hypnotising people) and imo computers are very similar but this article makes it sound like it is more of a "light" thing than a tv/computer thing.. So maybe having those lights that simulate sunshine all over the house would change the results? And maybe since exercise affects people positively, doing a lot of exercise daily would counteract the light/tv/computer thing? but no way no how.. I AM NOT DITCHING MY COMPUTER!!!! (tj hugs her laptop tightly)

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 7:19:37 AM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaH51F4HBw

Marshal Mcluhan famously had the theory of 'The Medium is the Message', where these media are what are termed 'hot' media.

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 9:15:19 AM

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Being one who suffers from depression, I've known for a long time how light can effect your depression. I have a program on my computer that is for depressives where it changes the tone of the light on my computer depending on the time of day.

I have to say it's been a wonderful addition. I admit the lighting does affect my mood. I also have the "happy" lights in my home to help as well.

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 1:23:04 PM

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Is that F.lux ????

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 5:40:08 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

link between late night computer/tv use linked to depression:

http://news.yahoo.com/night-tv-computer-sessions-linked-depression-080046495.html

No wonder I hate everyone.

(I thought it was just me).

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RE: Interesting: - 7/24/2012 6:36:54 PM

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Well WTF??!!! You know they really frown on personal websurfing during the day at work. So now what the hell are we supposed to do? Just stock up on prozac?

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