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Circadian Lighting Improves Patient Outcomes in the ICU

INTRODUCTION: New research suggests that circadian lighting in the ICU may improve the outcomes of these very ill patients, both now and up to a year after their hospital stay. More than 4 million patients are admitted to the ICU, or intensive care unit, every year. These units offer the one-on-one nursing care and high technology that […]New research suggests that circadian lighting in the ICU may improve the outcomes of these very ill patients, both now and up to a year after their hospital stay. More than 4 million patients are admitted to the ICU, or intensive care unit, every year. These units offer the one-on-one nursing care and high technology that [...]

Dim Light at Night Is Dangerous to Your Metabolism

INTRODUCTION: Are you exposed to even small amounts of light throughout the night? If so, this constant low level of light may be having negative effects on your metabolism. With obesity and the diseases that it causes on the rise in the Western world, many doctors and researchers struggle to find the root causes of this […]Are you exposed to even small amounts of light throughout the night? If so, this constant low level of light may be having negative effects on your metabolism. With obesity and the diseases that it causes on the rise in the Western world, many doctors and researchers struggle to find the root causes of this [...]

The Basics of Light Therapy

INTRODUCTION: Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light […]Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light [...]

How Chronobiology is Shaping Architecture in the Modern World

INTRODUCTION: The circadian rhythm has a massive impact on human health. With the advent of wellness-influenced buildings, contributing to the health of the circadian rhythm may soon be shaping architecture as well. There are many ways for modern people to stay healthy. We are encouraged to eat healthy diets, get plenty of exercise and sleep a […]The circadian rhythm has a massive impact on human health. With the advent of wellness-influenced buildings, contributing to the health of the circadian rhythm may soon be shaping architecture as well. There are many ways for modern people to stay healthy. We are encouraged to eat healthy diets, get plenty of exercise and sleep a [...]

Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep Disorders One Gene at a Time

INTRODUCTION: Many people around the world have trouble getting the sleep they need, despite good medical care. Researchers are constantly trying to solve the mysteries of sleep disorders. Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If so, you are not the only one. An estimated 50-70 million people struggle with sleep disorders in the United […]Many people around the world have trouble getting the sleep they need, despite good medical care. Researchers are constantly trying to solve the mysteries of sleep disorders. Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If so, you are not the only one. An estimated 50-70 million people struggle with sleep disorders in the United [...]

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Feb. 05, 2026 Noise Machines Could Worsen Your Sleep

Noise Machines Could Worsen Your Sleep

Pink noise is often used to help people fall asleep, but new research suggests that it may... [Read More][weiterlesen]

Feb. 02, 2026 Late Bedtimes are Associated With a Higher Risk of Heart Disease

Late Bedtimes are Associated With a Higher Risk of Heart Disease

Middle-aged and older adults who tend to be more active in the evening have poorer cardiov... [Read More][weiterlesen]

Jan. 27, 2026 Reduced Sleep Can Alter the Strain on the Heart Caused by Intense Exercise

Reduced Sleep Can Alter the Strain on the Heart Caused by Intense Exercise

In one study, participants completed an intense workout after a normal night's sleep and a... [Read More][weiterlesen]

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