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Coping with Excess Light in Your Bedroom

Wednesday 29th February 2012

Sometimes, after a long day, the only thought on your mind is climbing into bed for a good night’s sleep. However, when you finally get round to it, despite your tiredness, you struggle to relax and unwind. One potential reason for this is exposure...

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Relaxation Drinks on trend for the New Year

Wednesday 11th January 2012

More and more Americans are reaching out for relaxation drinks as they find out the adverse effects of sleep deprivation according to recent reports. As they become aware of the dangers of having little sleep, the public try to seek out sleep aids...

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Nightly light exposure could impact health - study

Tuesday 15th February 2011

A new study from Harvard Medical School has reiterated the sleep-preventing effects of experiencing bright lights at bedtime, and underlined the potential long-term damage on sleep quality and general health. A team led by Professor Joshua Gooley investigated...

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Exposure to electric light before bedtime suppresses melatonin levels – study

Friday 14th January 2011

A recent study from a collaboration of leading UK and US scientists found that increased exposure to electric light between dusk and bedtime may impact physiologic processes regulated by melatonin levels. The study monitored 116 healthy volunteers...

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Electric Light at Night Linked to Depression-Study

Friday 19th November 2010

A recent US study has found that the light emitted from televisions, smart phones or living room lights, late at night may contribute towards depression. The research shows that exposure to even dim light at night can have a negative impact on health.The...

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