Tag: sunlight
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 …
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 …
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 …
Life is full of adversity, but individuals have remarkably different responses to conditions that could be considered adverse. Biological, behavioral, and emotional factors all contribute to an individual’s capacity for …
According to a study by Harvard University, researchers were able to reduce the fall rate of elderly residents living in a nursing home by as much as 43% by …
Throughout the history of life on this planet, sunlight has been one of the most important factors for organisms to survive. It makes plants grow, animals heat, and also …
Light is essential for the human body, as they are food and water. Receiving the right light has effects on people regardless of their age. However, light can enhance …
Sunlight has an important role in human evolution, but it is estimated that, nowadays, people spend more than 90% of their time indoors. These lifestyle changes are associated with population …