Blogs

Nov 28

Science talk with Dr Inge Declercq

Meet our science advisor Inge Declercq , a neurologist, sleep expert, and author of the books Brain Rest, The Power of Sleep, and Sleep...

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Nov 21

Daylight and mental health

In recent years, the importance of mental health has gained much-needed attention. While various factors contribute to our mental...

Introducing our new series: Science talk

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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...

Finding balance in a hyperconnected world: Dr. Declercq on her book Breinrust

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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...

Back to the right time of the year and the right light!

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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...

Workplace well-being: Natural light the #1 office perk

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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...

How WELL certification enhances building environments for better health and well-being

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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....

Good light vs. bad light: How lighting affects your well-being

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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...

Improve your life with good light, how to measure it?

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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,...

Insights from the Daylight Academy Conference in Trondheim

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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...

We need daylight to synchronise our biological clock or our day-night rhythm

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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...

Good Light: Understanding Individual Differences in Light Sensitivity and the Human Circadian Clock

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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...

Daylight and nightlight are associated with psychiatric disorders, according to a large naturalistic light study

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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...

The changing shades of light sensitivity across the lifespan

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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...