Humans are designed to live in a 24-hour cycle where light and darkness follow a natural diurnal rhythm. Light is crucial in regulating our circadian rhythm—our internal clock that tells us when to be awake and when to rest. It also influences melatonin production, a hormone vital for sleep.
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