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

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

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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Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2019

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

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2019

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

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

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

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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Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

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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Amber Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief For Insomnia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 15, 2017

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

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2016

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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Color of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2016

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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The Power of Positive Memory Recall

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2015

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

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Light Emitting E-Readers before Bedtime Can Adversely Impact Sleep

Neuroscience NewsDecember 22, 2014

Researchers report reading an e-book before bed will keep you awake longer than reading a book. ... Read More...

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

Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep

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

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

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Amber Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief For Insomnia

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

Color of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse Study

The Power of Positive Memory Recall

Light Emitting E-Readers before Bedtime Can Adversely Impact Sleep