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Your E-Reader May Be Hurting Your Sleep

Your E-Reader May Be Hurting Your Sleep

Reading before your bedtime is a great way to wind down, but it may be better to opt for the old-fashioned route of snuggling up with a novel instead. Published research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that using a light-emitting electronic device in the hours before bedtime not only makes it […]

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Blue Light Exposure May Increase Your Hunger

Blue Light Exposure May Increase Hunger

The effects of blue light exposure are being explored by many research teams all over the world. Recently, results from a small study suggest that exposure to blue light before and during dinner may affect how much you eat. Blue light exposure is already known to negatively impact sleep as it disrupts the body’s natural production of […]

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Study: Light in Bedrooms Linked to Obesity

Study: Light in Bedrooms Linked to Obesity

Every now and then, it’s normal to fall asleep with the lights on after a hard day. However, a recent study at the Institute of Cancer Research in London suggests that the amount of light in a woman’s bedroom may be associated with obesity. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology and reported by BBC News, […]

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Improve Your Sleep and Life with a Digital Detox

Improve Your Sleep and Life with a Digital Detox

Technology has made it easier than ever to navigate the world. With Google at our fingertips, and easy social media features to exchange ideas and information with our loved ones, strangers and even businesses. Nonetheless, numerous studies have shown that snuggling up with your favorite electronic devices before your bedtime can promote insomnia, nighttime awakenings, […]

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