Light Exposure: Risk and Benefit (New Study) Ep.1186 APR 2024
Light Exposure: Risk and Benefit (New Study) Ep.1186 APR 2024
Far-UVC light can virtually eliminate airborne virus in an occupied room
NEW YORK, NY--Far-UVC light is a promising new technology for reducing airborne virus levels in occupied indoor spaces, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated in real-life scenarios. A new…
670 nm Light Hack Boosts Energy, Lowers Blood Sugar Episode 1178 FEB 2024
670 nm Light Hack Boosts Energy, Lowers Blood Sugar Episode 1178 FEB 2024
Red light can reduce blood glucose levels, says study
The researchers found that 670 nanometres (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led…
Largest ever study on light exposure proves its impact on mental health
The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000 participants, has found that increased exposure to light at night increases a person’s risk…
Healing power of light: University of Ottawa team advances clear vision for eye repair
An injectable biomaterial activated by pulses of low-energy blue light has tremendous potential for on-the-spot repair to the domed outer layer of the eye, a team of University of Ottawa…
Near Infrared Light and Heart Health Episode 1130 APR 2023
https://youtu.be/20lcj0qFNgs PBM therapy has demonstrated efficacy in a broad range of neurocognitive and musculoskeletal diseases such as Parkinson's disease, depression, age-related dry macular degeneration, chronic wounds, arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathy,…
Shining light on aging hearts
BUFFALO, N.Y — Light therapy has demonstrated its usefulness in treating a variety of diseases. But can it delay the occurrence of age-related disease? The answer may be yes, according…
Blue Light Therapy and PTSD Episode 1114 Fall 2022
https://youtu.be/1aV722tvbAA Blue Light Therapy and PTSD “The data are thrilling,” said Jordan Karp, MD, professor and chair of the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry. “This nonpharmacological intervention…
Light therapy relieves fatigue syndrome in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is almost always accompanied by fatigue, a massive tiredness that is described by the vast majority of patients as the most distressing symptom. In a recent scientific…
Morning blue light treatment improves sleep in patients with PTSD
TUCSON, Arizona — People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced better sleep, a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy,…
Duke-NUS scientists shed new light on key differences in immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022 – The total magnitude of the T-cell responses induced by mRNA and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are comparable; however, the similarity ends here, according to a new study…
Excessive blue light from our gadgets may accelerate the aging process
Too much screen use has been linked to obesity and psychological problems. Now a new study has identified a new problem – a study in fruit flies suggests our basic…
New study on mice sheds light on the anti-obesity effects of vitamin E
Over the past few decades, obesity has become increasingly common throughout the entire world. Since obesity often causes other diseases, including diabetes and various cardiovascular disorders, it represents an alarming…
Green light therapy shown to reduce migraine frequency, intensity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUBlIXFvjGY Overall, green light exposure reduced the number of headache days per month by an average of about 60%. A majority of study participants - 86% of episodic migraine patients…
Indoor lighting Drastically Inhibits Learning and Memory
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwvLqsveAGg&w=448&h=252&hd=1] Indoor lighting Drastically Inhibits Learning and Memory The hippocampus lost about 30 percent of capacity in low light in just 4 weeks as well as a steep decline…
Dangers of exposure to ‘white’ light / ‘White’ light suppresses the body’s production of melatonin
Public release date: 11-Sep-2011 New study reveals: ‘White’ light suppresses the body’s production of melatonin — a compound that adjusts our biological clock and is known for its anti-oxidant and…
Do ‘environmentally friendly’ LED lights cause BLINDNESS?
Spanish research has shown that blue LED light can irreparably damage the cells in the eye's retina This is not the first time energy-saving bulbs have been criticised - fluorescent…
Researchers create laser the size of a virus particle
Contact: Megan Fellman fellman@northwestern.edu 847-491-3115 Northwestern University Miniature laser operates at room temperature and defies the diffraction limit of light A Northwestern University research team has found a way to…
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