Mar 8, 2017
For better sleep, try more (of the right) light—not less
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For better sleep, try more (of the right) light—not less
Light Pollution Disrupts Mosquitoes' Diapause, Extending Biting Season and West Nile Virus Risk, Study Shows
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A recent study by researchers at Ohio State University has suggested that light pollution in urban areas can have a significant effect on the behavior of mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus. The study found that exposure to artificial light at night may disrupt the winter dormancy period, known as diapause, for female Northern house mosquitoes, causing them to…
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Remember the name ALAN, A-L-A-N.
It’s an acronym for Artificial Light At Night. And avoid it! Functional medicine expert Dr. Sara Gottfried says, for every hour we stare at a screen before bed, the sleep hormone melatonin is suppressed for 30 minutes. And surveys show 95% of us regularly use an electronic device before bed. But suppressing melatonin disrupts sleep, impairs immune function, and increases the risk of cancer and metabolic syndrome. So what should you do instead of watching a screen? Dr. Gottfried suggests reading a book, specifically fiction, which has shown to calm the nervous system before bed.
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