mental health and the circadian rhythm

Does Too Much Blue Light Affect Your Mental Health?

The abrupt increase in mood disorders has become increasingly more prevalent. According to a study in 2016 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, there was a 37% increase in mood disorder symptoms among young people over a nine-year duration. But what is causing the sudden increase? From electronics and social media to diet and exercise- […]

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Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Bipolar Disorder

Individuals with bipolar disorder experience extreme shifts in mood from emotional highs known as mania to depression with periods of stability between episodes. These shifts in mood can result in sleep disturbance, including insomnia or sleep apnea. Consequently, difficulties sleeping can negatively impact their shifting moods, leading to manic episodes and creating a vicious cycle. […]

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Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Improve Sleep?

Sleep is an imperative piece of the puzzle for excellent health. Yet people are sleeping much less than they have in the past. In addition, sleep quality has also declined in large to the blue light generated from digital devices, which may be tricking your brain into thinking it’s daytime. Many studies have suggested that […]

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Do Blue Light Filtering Glasses Help with Migraines?

Blue light filtering glasses have been a highly regarded remedy for people suffering from migraines and headaches, especially if blue light triggers those symptoms. But the question remains: do blue light filtering glasses help migraines?  This article will discuss how blue light filtering glasses affect headaches and migraines and determine whether they’re worth investing to […]

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Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Digital Eye Strain

Digital eye strain is becoming more prevalent as our lives revolve around more and more screen-based devices. Whether browsing the internet, social media, emails, or text messages, all of it relies on us looking at a screen. According to the research commissioned by Vision Direct, the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of almost 44 […]

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Is Blue Blocking Glasses the Same as Night Mode?

We have all heard too much blue light can be detrimental to our health. For example, spending long durations of time using digital devices can cause symptoms of digital eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, and even sleepless nights. As a result, several companies and products have promised to reduce blue light and its harmful effects […]

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Blue Light Effects on Children’s Sleep

Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices can be a huge help for parents, from keeping kids entertained in the car to educational apps to learn their numbers. In addition, screen time can do children a lot of good. However, as handy as they are, these blue light-emitting devices have several downsides, the most impactful being […]

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Is Blue Light Fact or Fiction?

There’s a lot of information that claims that blue light and the effect it has on your eyes is dubious at best. Is it as harmful as everyone says? Seeing as, despite all of the warnings of health concerns, we still use our devices without concern. These are important questions to ask though, seeing as […]

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Why Blue Light Filters for Your Laptop Are Essential

If you use your laptop every day, you should consider using a blue light filter for your computer. The visible light spectrum, comprised of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue, all have variable wavelengths and intensities of their energy. Blue light has the shortest wavelengths and the highest energy output of all visible light, which […]

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10 Tips to Protect Against Eye Strain

More and more people rely on smartphones, laptops, and computers that contain blue light. Unfortunately, blue light is part of the visible light spectrum and happens to have one of the shortest wavelengths and highest energy levels. Consequently, blue light is also associated with several harmful effects on your health, including digital eye strain. Symptoms […]

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