Tag: human-centric lighting
Care home residents often face severe consequences when they experience falls, both in terms of their health and finances. However, a recent study has shed light on a simple …
Prostate cancer is a common and serious health concern among men. While age, race, and family history are known risk factors, recent research suggests that disruptions to the circadian …
Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that affects many people who travel across different time zones, which can disrupt their circadian rhythm and cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, difficulty …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
We are starting the new year with good news in lighting: the phase-out of fluorescent lighting from August 2023 in the EU. The last changes in the RoHS directive …