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    How Coronavirus is Affecting the Lighting Industry

    How Coronavirus is Affecting the Lighting Industry

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    Since its outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, coronavirus has become increasingly concerning. The spread of the virus has had a number of effects on the lighting industry. Much of the lighting industry is located in China. A great amount traditional lighting is now manufactured there, and many LED companies manufacture their products in Chinese plants. Longer Lead Times for Light Fixtures & Bulbs For lighting designers and installers around the globe, the fact...

    SAD: A Guide to Light and Circadian Rhythms

    SAD: A Guide to Light and Circadian Rhythms

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    For some people dark winter days, particularly in northern latitudes, can cause lack of motivation, lethargy, slow response and in some cases depression. The common term for this condition is SAD, seasonal affective disorder. For owners of commercial operations with employees, this phenomenon should be taken seriously because it can not only affect the employee but also degrade work performance and productivity. Similarly, employees of institutional and medical facilities that operate 24 hours a day...

    How to Provide Proper Light for Aging Eyes

    How to Provide Proper Light for Aging Eyes

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    As we age, our visual acuity naturally deteriorates. This process starts around age 40. After that, normal changes to the aging eye become increasingly noticeable and potentially life changing. By the time people reach their sixties, seventies, eighties or older, their vision challenges may cause both difficulty in performing basic daily tasks such as reading and eating as well as pose a mobility safety hazard. The human perception of lower light levels may also affect...

    The Promise of LED Color Shifting Bulbs for Health

    The Promise of LED Color Shifting Bulbs for Health

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    You'd think, after 4.6 billion years of existence, the sun would get some respect. But the importance of the sun's light has long been ignored as a key factor for human health and well being. Maybe, because incandescent bulbs were cheap and effective for much of the twentieth century, mimicking the light from the sun wasn't a priority. With incandescent bulbs disappearing in favor of the much more versatile LEDs, however, light health is growing...

    How to Use Light to Improve Your Sleep Quality

    How to Use Light to Improve Your Sleep Quality

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    Can certain types of light keep you awake at night? Obviously, too much light of any type WILL prevent you from falling asleep, but a little light from the streetlights outside, your television, or even your cell phone can also make it difficult to fall into a deep sleep. This can result in waking up feeling groggy and tired, despite having "slept" for 7 or 8 hours straight! Let's look at the science behind light...

    Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Sunlight - UVA and UVB

    Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Sunlight - UVA and UVB

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    With the arrival of Spring and sunnier skies, it is worth a reminder about the power and harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunlight contains both UVA and UVB radiation. These are invisible wavelengths beyond the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum. UVA, the tanning (and skin wrinkling) portion of the spectrum, is often mistakenly regarded as less harmful than UVB rays. It is true that UVB packs more energy than UVA. Unprotected skin will burn,...

    What are Benefits of Full Spectrum Light?

    What are Benefits of Full Spectrum Light?

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    This article examines the many health benefits of human exposure to full spectrum light, otherwise known as daylight simulating light sources. Psychological Most people prefer daylight from windows and skylights to electric light. Daylight gives people a positive feeling and can help improve mood and motivation. Because "full spectrum" light bulbs produce the appearance of white or bluish-white light and because they also produce a higher perception of brightness, there is often a positive association...