Our world is brightly lit 24 hours a day. This constant exposure to artificial light may have more health effects than we realize. Artificial light changed the world in a variety of ways. People suddenly were not dependent on the sun to be productive: Work, play and socialization could happen at any time of day. […]
Nuestro mundo está iluminado las 24 horas del día. Esta exposición constante a la luz artificial puede tener más efectos sobre la salud de los que creemos. La luz artificial cambió el mundo de muchas maneras. De repente, la gente no dependía del sol para ser productiva: El trabajo, el juego y la socialización podían […]
While school quality and parent involvement are important factors in academic success, the effect of lighting on students also plays a significant role. Have you ever noticed that you feel more alert during certain types of light exposure? Does a few minutes in the sun perk you right up? Light has a demonstrated effect on […]
Aunque la calidad de la escuela y la participación de los padres son factores importantes para el éxito académico, el efecto de la iluminación en los estudiantes también desempeña un papel significativo. ¿Has notado alguna vez que te sientes más despierto durante determinados tipos de exposición a la luz? ¿Le animan unos minutos al sol? […]
Melatonin may be a viable option to help treat many neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a recent study published in the Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Produced naturally by the pineal gland, melatonin is a hormone that is secreted according to the body’s circadian rhythm, or 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. Various neuropsychiatric disorders (mental disorders that are linked to […]
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