A large new study has confirmed that if the body’s internal clock is disrupted, it increases the risk of developing depression and mood disorders. The University of Glasgow conducted a study that analyzed circadian rhythms. These rhythms are like little ticks that control the body’s temperature, sleep patterns, hormones and immune systems. The study included 90,000 people and measured their daily rest-activity rhythms, known as relative amplitude. Study participants that had a lower relative amplitude were at a significantly greater [...continue reading]

A new study suggests that exposure to blue light that is emitted from Smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs and LEDs may increase your risk of developing prostate or breast cancer. The study, published by Environmental Health Perspectives, analyzed artificial light exposure at night among breast and prostate cancer patients. Reviewing the case files of approximately 2,000 people living in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, researchers were able to measure their direct exposure to artificial light. This included using images that are courtesy [...continue reading]