Preliminary evidence that daily light exposure enhances the antibody response to influenza vaccination in patients with dementia

Preliminary evidence that daily light exposure enhances the antibody response to influenza vaccination in patients with dementia

Enhancing lighting conditions in institutions for individuals with dementia improves their sleep, circadian rhythms and well-being. Here, we report first findings that exposure to brighter light during daytime may support the immune response to the annual influenza vaccination. Eighty older institut...

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Main Authors: Mirjam Münch, Rolf Goldbach, Naomi Zumstein, Petra Vonmoos, Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Anna Wirz-Justice, Christian Cajochen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
Subjects:
Immunology
Flu shot
Circadian
Light
Neurodegeneration
Rest-activity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354622001053

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