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·January 15, 2020

Blue light can help heal mild traumatic brain injury

Daily, early morning exposure to blue light therapy can help the healing process in people suffering from mild traumatic brain injury. Read More

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·October 17, 2019

Daily exposure to blue light may accelerate aging, even if it doesn’t reach your eyes

Fruit flies exposed to blue light had significantly reduced longevity than those exposed to natural light or kept in darkness. Exposure to blue light for 12 hours a day accelerated aging phenotypes, causing retinal damage, neurodegeneration, and impaired locomotion. Read More

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·July 20, 2019

Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep

Study challenges the widely accepted belief that all light information is relayed through the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which synchronizes the circadian rhythm. Read More

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·July 9, 2019

Blue light at night increases the consumption of sweets: Rat study

Rats exposed to blue light at night were more prone to indulge in sugary snacks than regular foods. Read More

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·May 20, 2019

Sleep problems in teenagers reversed in just one week by limiting screen use

Teens who are exposed to screen time for four or more hours a day have a 30-minute delay in sleep time and report more sleep disruptions than those who spend an hour a day using tech. However, reducing screen time for a week and using glasses to block out blue light help to resolve sleep problems. Read More

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·November 27, 2018

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions. Read More

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·December 15, 2017

Amber Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief For Insomnia

A number of recent research papers have warned about the effects of blue light emitted from smart phones can have on sleep patterns. A new study reveals wearing specially designed glasses with amber lenses, or using amber light functions on devices can reduce insomnia for those who use their phones at bed time. Read More

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·August 10, 2016

Plenty of Daytime Light May Reduce Effects of Blue Light Screens on Sleep

According to researchers, daytime light exposure may help to combat the negative effect blue light exposure has on sleep. Read More

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·June 8, 2016

Color of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse Study

Researchers report green light can help to promote sleep, while blue lights can delay the need to rest, at least in mice. Read More

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·August 28, 2015

The Power of Positive Memory Recall

According to new research, stress induced depression may be overcome by inducing neurons which were activated during previous positive experiences. Read More