Let there be light
- A 2023 study in *Nature Mental Health* explored light exposure's impact on mental well-being.
- Less sunlight during winter months may contribute to seasonal affective disorder .
- The study analyzed light, sleep, physical activity, and mental health in 87,000 participants.
- Sean Cain stated, "Our findings confirm that the most healthy light patterns are the more natural patterns of bright days and dark nights."
- The study suggests increased nighttime light exposure links to a higher depression risk.
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My (mostly) lonely search for light-minded people
I don’t like what’s happened to light. You know, light, as in “let it shine on you,” “trip fantastic” and “let there be’’ light. That light. Because something has happened to light – or at least lighting – over the past few years. I remember flying home and seeing miles of amber lights glowing up from South Florida through the window of the plane. It looked soft and welcoming down there. Like home. I remember walking by Notre-Dame de Paris years…

Let there be light
Light exposure significantly impacts our mental health. It can affect our mood, sleep quality and energy levels. Recent studies reveal not only that more light during the day is beneficial, but that more dark at night can improve mental health,…
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