The switch from daylight saving time to standard time—and vice versa—affects not only the time of day but apparently also the human body. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine shows that the time change may be linked to an altered risk of certain retinal vascular diseases. In particular, the switch to daylight saving […]The switch from daylight saving time to standard time—and vice versa—affects not only the time of day but apparently also the human body. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine shows that the time change may be linked to an altered risk of certain retinal vascular diseases. In particular, the switch to daylight saving [...]
The Pupil as a Window to the Sleping Brain
Our eyes are usually closed when we sleep. However, a great deal of activity takes place under our closed eyelids: a team of researchers led by senior researchers Caroline Lustenberger, Sarah Meissner and Nicole Wenderoth from the Neuronal Movement Control Laboratory at ETH Zurich has observed that the size of the pupil fluctuates constantly during […]Our eyes are usually closed when we sleep. However, a great deal of activity takes place under our closed eyelids: a team of researchers led by senior researchers Caroline Lustenberger, Sarah Meissner and Nicole Wenderoth from the Neuronal Movement Control Laboratory at ETH Zurich has observed that the size of the pupil fluctuates constantly during [...]
Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Separating Fact From Fiction
As blue light exposure has increased with the rise in use of LED lighting and electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers, so too have concerns about the potential health impacts of this specific type of light. Studies indicate that blue light exposure can impact melatonin production and sleep timing, affecting the circadian […]As blue light exposure has increased with the rise in use of LED lighting and electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers, so too have concerns about the potential health impacts of this specific type of light. Studies indicate that blue light exposure can impact melatonin production and sleep timing, affecting the circadian [...]
Newly Discovered Connection Links Eye Health and Lifespan
In an intriguing new study, researchers were able to add to the body of knowledge linking eye health to overall health. Building on earlier human studies demonstrating a correlation between poor eye health and overall poor health, this new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications, showed a stronger, more multifaceted link between eye […]In an intriguing new study, researchers were able to add to the body of knowledge linking eye health to overall health. Building on earlier human studies demonstrating a correlation between poor eye health and overall poor health, this new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications, showed a stronger, more multifaceted link between eye [...]
Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Linked to Myopia
During the past decade, eye health professionals have become increasingly concerned about a startling rise in both the rate and severity of myopia. Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia has been increasing on a global scale, and quite dramatically in many world regions. Children in urban Asian areas, for example, are experiencing skyrocketing rates, with […]During the past decade, eye health professionals have become increasingly concerned about a startling rise in both the rate and severity of myopia. Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia has been increasing on a global scale, and quite dramatically in many world regions. Children in urban Asian areas, for example, are experiencing skyrocketing rates, with [...]
