Daylight and mental health
In recent years, the importance of mental health has gained much-needed attention. While various factors contribute to our mental...
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Nov 11
Introducing our new series: Science talk
We’re excited to introduce our science advisors! Together with our science advisors and lighting designers, we’re able to provide you...
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Nov 1
Finding balance in a hyperconnected world: Dr. Declercq on her book Breinrust
In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to stay connected 24/7 is undeniable. Phones and laptops rarely take a break, our minds are...
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Oct 25
Back to the right time of the year and the right light!
In most countries northern hemisphere every last Sunday of October the clock switches back to natural standard time. This year on 27th of...
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Sep 29
Workplace well-being: Natural light the #1 office perk
Over a third of employees feel that they don’t get enough natural light in their workspace. According to Harvard Business Review that...
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Sep 18
How WELL certification enhances building environments for better health and well-being
On average, a person spends about 20 hours a day indoors—whether it’s babies in daycare, students in classrooms, or employees in offices....
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Sep 2
Daylight safety tips
While it’s important to get enough daylight, it’s equally crucial to protect your skin from overexposure to UV rays in direct sunlight,...
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Aug 30
Morning daylight routine
How to have a perfect start of the day for numerous benefits for both your mental and physical health. Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash...
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Aug 23
The Science of daylight
Not so long ago, in 2017, three American scientists received the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking research on the biological clock....
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Aug 14
Good light vs. bad light: How lighting affects your well-being
Lighting plays a crucial role in our daily lives, influencing everything such as our mood, energy, health and productivity. However, not...
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Aug 7
Improve your life with good light, how to measure it?
Artificial lighting is a key part of our daily lives, often replacing natural daylight. This shift can disrupt our circadian rhythms,...
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Jun 21
Insights from the Daylight Academy Conference in Trondheim
Blog by Marijke Gordijn At the end of May, the Daylight Academy held its annual conference in Trondheim, Norway. About 100 participants...
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Jun 10
We need daylight to synchronise our biological clock or our day-night rhythm
The biological clock can only be synchronized with bright light during the day and dim light in the evening. Most people are unaware of...
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Jun 5
Good Light: Understanding Individual Differences in Light Sensitivity and the Human Circadian Clock
William J. Schwartz, MD This study explores why different people have different reactions to light, especially how it affects their...
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May 16
International Day of Light
Today, 16th May, we celebrate UNESCO's International Day of Light, highlighting the crucial role light plays in our health, happiness and...
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Apr 25
Daylight and nightlight are associated with psychiatric disorders, according to a large naturalistic light study
Tone Elise Henriksen Tone Elise Henriksen is a Science Advisor of the Good Light Group. She works as a consultant psychiatrist at Valen...
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Mar 22
The changing shades of light sensitivity across the lifespan
Renske Lok, Ph.D. Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Beyond its role in vision, light plays a...
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Mar 21
Good light! But how?
To determine if you’re living and working in good light, its’ best to spend at least 2 hours outdoors in daylight each day. Daylight is...
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Mar 15
Good light for better sleep!
This Friday March 15th, marks World Sleep Day. The theme of this year is Sleep Equity for Global Health. Good light (daylight or electric...
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Mar 5
Humans need sufficient daylight; it's inherent to our nature
Jan Denneman says, "There's hardly a living creature that willingly stays indoors, with a few exceptions." We're all familiar with the...
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