Your light bulbs could be playing havoc with your health – here’s why

The Conversation

“This important eye-brain interface is still being researched and many disciplines are now working together to make fresh findings. But while most of us know that regular physical activity and eating healthily can help maintain or improve our well-being, few are aware of the importance of feeding our eyes with the right kind of light. Indeed, not experiencing the right quality and quantity of light could have adverse effects on hormonal changes, sleep patterns and  may even be linked to obesity.”

“I am now conducting a study at Nottingham Trent’s School of Architecture to look further into the impact that exposure to high colour temperature light during office hours can have on our sleep and to promote awareness of the effects of artificial light exposure on our well-being.”

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