How blue light exposure is harming your sleep, health and productivity:
Share to linkedinIt’s not news that a good night’s sleep can help increase productivity. However, our constantly connected lifestyles aren't exactly conducive to this. While checking your email right after your head hits the pillow might make you feel as if you are getting the most out of every day, the potentially negative effects on your circadian rhythm can ultimately have the opposite effect.
If you believe you're getting enough sleep, but still find yourself fatigued during the day, blue light exposure is likely the culprit. Blue light is a type of light that tells our bodies to be awake. We absorb it through our skin and eyes. It also causes the pineal gland to . While many people think of melatonin as a supplement sold at health food stores and pharmacies, it’s actually a hormone our bodies produce naturally. The source of blue light is pretty much everything. While most people associate it with electronics such as phones, computer monitors, televisions, etc., the biggest source of blue light is something we cannot avoid entirely—the sun.Blue Light can help improve symptoms of depression, boost metabolism and promote wakefulness.
and open your curtains. Let the light in! Better yet, get out of bed and exercise outdoors. Exercising first thing in the morning also has numerous benefits.study even showed that a combination of blue light exposure and caffeine increased reaction time and working memory. So, instead of heading to the kitchen for a 3:00 pm jolt of coffee, take a brisk walk around the sunny side of the block. Avoid wearing sunglasses. Then treat yourself to a refreshing iced tea or green tea instead of coffee, so you aren't wired later in the evening. After the sun sets, it's ideal to avoid as much blue light as possible.
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