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·April 15, 2025·2 min read

Natural Light Before Waking Boosts Morning Alertness

A new study highlights how controlled exposure to natural light before waking can improve morning alertness and reduce sleepiness. Researchers tested three lighting conditions using light-shielding curtains and sensors to determine the effects of early morning light on 19 participants.

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·July 7, 2022·5 min read

Brain Pathway That Helps to Explain Light’s Effect on Mood Discovered

Neuroimaging study reveals how light-sensitive signals reach the brain and how regions associated with mood process those signals. Some regions of the cerebral cortex associated with cognitive and mood processing show sensitivity to light intensity.

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·June 11, 2019·5 min read

Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity in women. Compared to those who slept without artificial light, those who slept with television or light on were 17% more likely to have an 11 pound or more increase in weight.

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·April 3, 2019·4 min read

How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients

Night time white lighting in hospital rooms has been linked to higher rates of inflammation, apoptosis and mortality risk for those who have recently experienced a cardiac event.

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·May 7, 2018·4 min read

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Stronger pupillary light reflex in infants is linked to an increased risk of autism diagnosis later in life, researchers report. Additionally, the amount of pupil restriction in infancy is associated with the strength of autism symptoms by the age of 3.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics

Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue.

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·April 24, 2018·3 min read

Managing Chronic Pain With Light

Researchers have developed a new method that appears to successfully help treat neuropathic pain in animal models.

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·December 15, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·June 26, 2017·5 min read

Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

A new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines.