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Q&A: Figueiro says clinical resources will expand studies at Light …

WebAs LEDs Magazine has covered the growing knowledge base of light and health research, we have witnessed a transition from academic study to foundational data applied in developing methods for evaluating non-visual impacts of light, including the measurement of circadian stimulus. Readers may find a four-part series on the Circadian …

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LIGHTING SCIENCE SPINS OFF BIOLOGICAL LIGHTING BUSINESS …

WebThe Cleanse™ products utilize the sanitizing properties of ultraviolet LEDs and HEPA filtration systems, combining proprietary technology in multi-stage cleaning processes to eliminate pathogens and odors. “There is a place for Healthe products in every living space within the built environment,” said Khim Lee, CEO of Healthe.

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Human-centric lighting in the workplace: It's not just about color

WebFIG. 3. At the recent Lighting for Health and Wellbeing Conference, Dr. Martin Moore-Ede presented compelling data about the ability to reduce the negative effects of blue light on human biological rhythms during evening shift work - including metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance and obesity - by reducing blue energy in circadian-friendly …

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Confusion about disinfection light can be dangerous for people …

WebThe COVID pandemic has caused great suffering and loss but produced at least one bright spot — the accelerated development and delivery of groundbreaking products and technologies that made it possible to fight COVID-19 more successfully and to better protect people and spaces from additional threats now and in the future.

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PROFILES IN LIGHTING Light and Health Research Center LEDs …

WebOriginally formed at RPI in 1988 as the Lighting Research Center, the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) was created in 2020 to apply the science of light to improve health outcomes. Housed at the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a team of highly skilled

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Surveyed scientists stand behind current research for practical

WebA team of researchers led by circadian lighting scientist Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has published the results of a survey, ultimately recommending broad support for implementation of lighting that positively impacts human circadian rhythms to increase human health and wellbeing.

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New Lighting Research Center studies show blue and red light …

WebResearchers from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the US General Services Administration (GSA) recently published the latest in a series of studies exploring how light impacts alertness during the day and sleep quality at night in daytime office workers.

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A lockdown reminder: Light helps our mood and our sleep

WebA quick survey of around 600 people staying at home during the COVID-19 health crisis has reaffirmed what many of us already know but often ignore: Exposure to natural light and, generally speaking, to bright artificial lighting during indoor waking hours can boost a number of health factors including sleep quality and mental wellbeing.

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Mount Sinai Health System Launches Center for Light and Health …

WebNew York, NY - The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched a new center for research into light’s impact on health. The Mount Sinai Center for Light and Health Research in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy will expand on Mount Sinai’s research into light’s influence on mental and physical health, including …

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Bankrupt Healthe owes its UV-C supplier and its billionaire owner

WebHealthe Inc, the company that crashed after changing course to focus on UV-C luminaires, owes UV-C LED provider Crystal IS $2.7 million, bankruptcy papers show.

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Biologically tuned lighting slashes falls at senior care homes

WebCircadian lighting at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Wisconsin supports better sleep at night and improves alertness during the day. [From “Lighting in Senior Care Centers: Comparing Tunable LED Systems to Conventional Lighting Systems in Four Senior Care Centers”; developed by J.M. Collier, D. Durmus, and R.G. Davis for Pacific …

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Circadian ZircLight technology lives, but not necessarily the brand …

WebLighting for Health & Wellbeing. Circadian ZircLight technology lives, but not necessarily the brand or company. May 25, 2022. As more details emerge on the company’s acquisition by Korrus, one thing that’s clear is that founder Martin Moore-Ede will continue to evangelize light for wellbeing under the new owner. Mark Halper.

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Light and human health: LED risks highlighted LEDs Magazine

WebSmart Cities. Light and human health: LED risks highlighted. Nov. 16, 2010. Issues relating to the effects on health and well-being of artificial light are discussed in three recent publications; including one that says the blue-light component in white LEDs causes toxic stress to the retina. It is now accepted that artificial night-time

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Healthe by Lighting Science LEDs Magazine

WebHealthe is the leading provider of circadian and biological lighting solutions whose proprietary line of commercial and consumer products help regulate your body’s circadian clock, boost performance,and enhance sleep.

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Danish nursing home relieved to have circadian lighting again

WebDanish nursing home relieved to have circadian lighting again. Jan. 8, 2024. An experimental shift back to conventional illumination brought on more headaches, eyestrain, and agitation. Mark Halper. Image courtesy of Chromaviso. Staff is pleased to again have circadian lighting in the common areas including hallways in Bauneparken’s …

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LEDs must spectrally balance illumination, circadian health

WebLighting for Health & Wellbeing. LEDs must spectrally balance illumination, circadian health, productivity, and energy efficiency (MAGAZINE) April 20, 2021. For best results in the built environment, quality LED lighting requires a delicate balance of spectra that optimize multiple objectives for the ideal experience and performance, advises

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Seoul Semi touts new HCL research showing productivity benefits …

WebSeoul Semi touts new human-centric lighting research showing productivity benefits of SunLike. Test on college-age adults performed at Harvard reveal that a spectrum mimicking the sun can improved working memory, cognitive processing, and circadian health. Brigham and Women’s Hospital located at Harvard University has said that …

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Five ways industrial LED lighting reduces workplace accidents

WebCompared to the low CRI of antiquated HPS fixtures, which can lower mood and energy levels among workers 4, the white light of modern LEDs actually reduces fatigue and makes workers feel five times more alert. 5 One CDC study even found that LED lighting helped people detect trip hazards 94% faster 6, which alone could cut down on …

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NASA examining psychological benefits of growing plants on …

WebNASA examining psychological benefits of growing plants on Space Station. Aug. 6, 2021. LED horticulture at 220 miles high could be good not only as a food supply up there but could help with healthy minds. Mark Halper. NASA astronaut Megan McArthur was one of five ISS crew members to recently participate in a survey assessing the …

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