Avoiding light at night and seeking light during the day may be a simple and effective way to improve mental health. (Getty Images) For years, scientists have spoken about the mental health benefits ...

This real-world study shows that recent and habitual light exposure are linked to lower subjective sleepiness and faster reaction times in daily life. Brighter and more stable daytime light patterns ...

In conclusion, consistent and brighter daily light exposure appears to support better alertness and faster cognitive ...

Blue light has acquired a dubious reputation in recent years, frequently blamed for everything from disrupted sleep patterns to digital eye strain. This high-energy light, emitted abundantly by our ...

Regular morning exposure to bright light may improve seasonal depressed mood This is the third post in a series on non-pharmacologic treatments of depressed mood. Previous posts provided brief reviews ...

Many of us are surrounded by light at night — from streetlights streaming through our windows to televisions and smartphones by our beds. And now research shows that exposure to light at night in the ...

Exposure to ambient light while sleeping at night can lead to an elevated heart rate and increased blood sugar the following day. Chief of sleep medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of ...

Many women are unaware that light exposure directly influences fertility. Natural sunlight stabilises hormones, while excessive screen light can disrupt melatonin and reproductive health. Recognising ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Those with the highest day light exposure had a 17% to 34% reduced mortality vs. those with the lowest. Earlier ...

When I’m trying to live my best, healthiest life—and most of us are—I pay daily attention to how I’m treating my body. I watch the food I’m eating, and the exercise I’m getting. I pass on that third ...

Researchers have found that exposure to specific types of light before sleep can have variable effects on energy metabolism during sleep. Specifically, participants who went to sleep after exposure to ...