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    Menopause and Insomnia and their connection to circadian rhythms

    29/03/2023 Circadian lighting, Health and Wellness, Healthcare/Hospital
    Menopause and Insomnia and their connection to circadian rhythms
    Menopause can be a difficult period for women. One of the most common issues experienced during this time is insomnia due to decreasing estrogen and possibly melatonin levels.  In …
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    Poor Lighting in the Workplace: The Silent Productivity Killer?

    24/03/2023 Health and Wellness, Office, Smart lighting
    Poor Lighting in the Workplace: The Silent Productivity Killer?
    Poor lighting in the workplace can have negative physical and mental health effects, including eye strain, headaches, fatigue, stress, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A recent survey of …
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    Permanent Standard Time (PST) or Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

    14/03/2023 Circadian lighting, Health and Wellness
    Permanent Standard Time (PST) or Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
    Daylight Saving Time began on the second Sunday in March in the USA, and Europe’s clock change will be on March 26th. But what are the good and bad …
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    How can artificial nighttime lighting impact biological features on Earth?

    09/03/2023 Energy efficiency
    How can artificial nighttime lighting impact biological features on Earth?
    According to some research, the emission spectrum of artificial light at night (ALAN) can affect biological phenomena, including physiology, behavior, community structure, and ecosystems. Some phenomena, such as melatonin …
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    How can circadian lighting help implement changes in new energy consumption regulations in commercial buildings?

    02/03/2023 Energy efficiency
    How can circadian lighting help implement changes in new energy consumption regulations in commercial buildings?
    Title 24, Part 6: Building Energy Efficiency Standards, is a code developed by the State of California, that regulates energy use in commercial buildings and is updated every three …
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    Exposure at night increases cardiometabolic disorders risk in older age

    24/02/2023 Elderly care, Health and Wellness, Healthcare/Hospital
    Exposure at night increases cardiometabolic disorders risk in older age
    The use of artificial lighting at night is becoming more frequent in developed countries where the population is aging and the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders is worrying. US researchers …
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    Keeping track of time when you cannot see light

    09/02/2023 Circadian lighting, Health and Wellness, Smart lighting
    Keeping track of time when you cannot see light
    Fred Crittenden is a 73-year-old man. Despite being blind and not able to see light, he is able to wake up every morning around 6:30 without an alarm. This …
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    Innovation as the key for circular economy

    19/01/2023 Circadian lighting, Energy efficiency, Smart lighting
    Innovation as the key for circular economy
    Every day, we are facing more and more environmental problems. The planet has limited resources, and it is challenging to find sustainable solutions that do not affect the ecosystem. …
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    How to boost mood and cognitive function in older adults with lighting

    12/01/2023 Circadian lighting, Elderly care, Health and Wellness
    How to boost mood and cognitive function in older adults with lighting
    Researchers found that a whole-day lighting scheme that follows the color temperature (from warm to cold) cycle of natural light can significantly improve mood and cognitive function in healthy …
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    Wrong light at night increases by 28% the chances of developing diabetes

    05/01/2023 Circadian lighting, Health and Wellness, Smart lighting
    Wrong light at night increases by 28% the chances of developing diabetes
    A recent study, conducted in China, found that artificial light at night affects the human body’s internal clock, leading to impaired blood sugar regulation. Over 100,000 individuals in China …
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