Call it the fifth generation of light—the availability of electric lights that promote health and well-being by automatically mimicking the natural cycle of light. They switch between blue-rich ...

Lighting has a powerful effect on our circadian rhythms, mood, and overall quality of sleep. As more people become aware of how their environment affects rest, a common question arises: what is the ...

This post is a review of The Inner Clock: Living In Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms. By Lynne Peeples. Riverhead Books. 368 pp. $30. In Time, Love, Memory, published in 1999, Jonathan Weiner suggested ...

Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you struggle to fall asleep or wake up feeling groggy, an out-of-sync ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

It may seem instinctual that humans understand when to go to sleep, wake up, and eat, and while this is true to some extent, we can thank our circadian rhythm for sending these life-sustaining cues.

In recent years, conversations about human-centric lighting (HCL) have grown in popularity as healthcare organizations become ...

JPMorgan's new Manhattan HQ features biometric scanners upon entry and circadian lighting. The $3 billion project aims to enhance work efficiency and employee satisfaction. CEO Jamie Dimon has called ...

WAC Group is sponsoring a series of educational webinars created by the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) in New York. The LHRC brings together researchers, educators and designers ...