The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a drastic agent of change across the globe. We’re learning new things about the virus every day, and scientists are hustling to create a viable vaccine. Until then, scientific studies have made many other interesting discoveries. As blue-light scientists, we find melatonin’s success in treating viral symptoms especially […]
Why a good night’s sleep is ‘the magic pill’ for athletic performance [Updated for 2021]
Washington Post, February 8th, 2019 “Like many regular people, elite athletes multiply their issues by spending too much time on devices. “The blue light damages their circadian rhythms,” says Smith, meaning that their body’s natural sleep-wake cycle can get out of whack. “We’ve given them blue-light blocking glasses and ask them to take a break […]
Blue Light Filters and Blue Blocking Glasses for the Holidays
If you’re looking for holiday gifts for your loved ones, consider a gift that is both wholesome and practical. Blue light filters and sleep glasses are the perfect combinations of both. LowBlueLights offers a full inventory of blue-blocking glasses and products to keep your sleep cycle healthy and immune system in top shape. Give your […]
Avoid Holiday Migraines and Discomfort with Blue Light Blocking Glasses
With fall on the way and the seasons slowly shifting, it’s important to stick to a schedule. That schedule, of course, is your sleep schedule. Shorter days and fall festivities all fight for our attention and can really alter our sleeping habits. These factors can influence our melatonin production, which ultimately leads to sleep […]
The Truth About Blue Light and Seasonal Depression [Updated for 2021]
With fall on the way and the seasons slowly shifting, it’s important to stick to a schedule. That schedule, of course, is your sleep schedule. Shorter days and fall festivities all fight for our attention and can really alter our sleeping habits. These factors can influence our melatonin production, which ultimately leads to sleep […]
Blue Light and Circadian Rhythm – How They Affect Your Body [Updated for 2021]
Light has always been linked to sleep patterns and how it affects your circadian rhythm. Often referred to as your circadian clock or “internal clock,” your brain cycles through sleepiness and alertness throughout the day at regular intervals. Typically, these cycles mimic a clock and changed based on the time of day. The rising and […]
Age of Enlightenment: The Promise of Circadian Lighting [Updated for 2021]
Environmental cues are critical to establishing proper circadian rhythm. This article focuses on the role daytime light exposure plays however it must be understood that this is a multi-faceted process. Attention to nighttime light exposure must be made otherwise one’s circadian clock cannot be properly set. LowBlueLights’ products (Sleep Glasses, blue-free bulbs & filters) are […]
Mechanisms of Melatonin in Alleviating Alzheimer’s Disease [Updated for 2021]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5652010/#!po=4.89865
The Connection Between Macular Degeneration & Blue Light [Updated for 2021]
It turns out that grandma was right: UV rays are harmful, and now blue light has been added to the club. Macular degeneration has no cure and is increasing in prevalence, so it is incumbent upon the ophthalmic profession to advise patients on how to protect one of their most precious assets —their vision. Practice: Blue-light blockers […]
Sleep Specialist Jeffrey Rose Helps Students Develop Better Sleep Patterns
In an interview with WPIX11 News, sleep specialist Dr. Jeffrey Rose advocates using LowBlueLights blue-free bulbs to promote better sleep hygiene. He recommends complete avoidance of normal room lighting an hour before bedtime and instead, only using LowBlueLights special bulbs that produce no blue light. Dr. Rose says his children have only used LowBlueLights […]