Our world is brightly lit 24 hours a day. This constant exposure to artificial light may have more health effects than we realize. Artificial light changed the world in a variety of ways. People suddenly were not dependent on the sun to be productive: Work, play and socialization could happen at any time of day. […]
The Effect of Lighting on Students’ Performance
While school quality and parent involvement are important factors in academic success, the effect of lighting on students also plays a significant role. Have you ever noticed that you feel more alert during certain types of light exposure? Does a few minutes in the sun perk you right up? Light has a demonstrated effect on […]
Our Ancestors Slept in Two Cycles, Should We?
Do you really need eight straight hours of sleep to feel healthy and well-rested? Evidence suggests that our ancestors flourished using a practice known as segmented sleep. Historians and biologists both investigated how we slept in the past, both to understand daily habits back then and to understand how we should be sleeping now. Interestingly, […]
New Research Uncovers How Light Color Affects the Sleep-Wake Cycle
New research is suggesting that light color may be as important as light intensity when it comes to regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Sunlight is not always pure white light, even though it appears this way. Throughout the day, light hits our atmosphere at different angles, producing slight color changes. While we only rarely notice the […]
Blue Light Detrimental Before Sleep, but Possibly Beneficial Before Surgery
While the neurological effects of blue light can keep you up at night, they may actually help you recover from surgery. Between televisions, smartphones, tablets and laptops, blue light is almost ubiquitous in modern society. Ridding your world of screens, even for a few hours before bed, is a challenge for many people. This constant […]
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