For good sleep and good health, regulate your exposure to light Your daily light exposure impacts your health. STONE: While the study can't prove causality, the link between mortality and light was there even when controlling for factors like physical activity and income. STONE: The study suggests getting bright light in the dead of night, specifically between 2 and 3 …
Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health. The data underscore that light represents an “emerging risk factor for poor health and longevity,” says Daniel Windred, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at Flinders University in Australia. “We know that exposure to broad daylight during the day can actually reduce …
Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn't good for your health, study shows Enlarge this image Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Turning off the lights and closing the curtains isn't exactly a catchy, new sleep hygiene hack, but this common sense advice is gaining even more scientific credibility. "I was surprised that even this fairly, I would …
The Pandemic Has Increased Our Stress Levels, And It's Affecting Our Physical Health A new survey by the American Psychological Association finds that Americans have been more stressed out in the past year than in previous years, and it's also taking a toll on our physical health. A new survey by the American Psychological Association finds the stress of the …