In the first study of its kind, neuroscientists have shown the real-world benefits that sunlight gives the brain, beyond ...

A new study published in the journal Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms provides evidence that exposure to blue light can directly alter the baseline responsiveness of the human brain. The ...

New research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 suggests that exposure to artificial light at night may increase stress-related brain activity and artery inflammation ...

Boston researchers linked nighttime light exposure to greater stress-related brain activity and inflamed arteries, signaling a higher risk of heart disease. The study suggests that artificial light at ...

A new study published in PNAS reveals that chronic exposure to artificial light at night (LAN) can trigger depression-like behaviors by activating a specific neural pathway in the brain. The study, ...

Turning off the lights at night has long been known to support restful sleep, but new research suggests it may have another significant benefit. Sleeping in total darkness may lower the risk for ...

This news may keep you up at night. New research from Harvard University has found a link between evening light exposure and an increased risk of heart disease. Moreover, the authors claim that even ...

Good sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are exposed to more artificial ...

Repeated hits to the head do not have to knock you unconscious to harm the brain. Decades of research link long-term exposure ...