Higher nighttime light exposure is associated with increased light sleep duration, with complex effects on deep sleep duration. New research reveals how outdoor nighttime light exposure subtly impacts ...

Blue light has acquired a dubious reputation in recent years, frequently blamed for everything from disrupted sleep patterns to digital eye strain. This high-energy light, emitted abundantly by our ...

DO YOU fall asleep with the TV on or use a night light? Sleeping with the light on might scare away monsters under the bed.

A large study of nearly 89,000 participants found that higher exposure to light at night is linked to a significantly greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, including up to a 56 percent higher risk ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It’s a real mood disorder linked to reduced light exposure ...

A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, has revealed that people who're exposed to light while sleeping have an ...

Bright outdoor light exposure at night is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, according to an October study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Light at night ...

Good sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are exposed to more artificial ...

When you flip a switch or power up your smartphone, the last thing on your mind is whether that light could be messing with ...

A new study has an important implication for tweens and young teens as they head back to school: Taking a gadget to bed could really hurt their sleep. Enough light exposure at night can keep anyone ...