Hope you’ve had a relaxing break and feeling refreshed and ready for the season to come Glowing with health? You’re glowing as you read this – albeit faintly (around 1,000 times too weakly for your naked eye to see) – Humans Glow In The Dark, It’s Just Too Weak For Our Eyes To See. You […]
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This week I’ve been up to London to the Care Innovations Summit to hear from some luminairies the sector, plus the chance to put some products through their paces – will be taking my trusty light meter… will share some take-aways next week. Bon Appetit – Light gives ageing noses- and appetites a helping
Light and appetite – and running for Amnesty Read More »
Seeing stars Bugs Bunny always had stars spinning around his head following a bash with a hammer or running into a wall. They magically disappeared as he brushed himself off and set off for another adventure. But that spinning-head feeling does not always go away so fast for you and I. My beloved Lou has
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TV and daylight – can you have your cake and watch it? It’s all very well banging on about windows and daylight, but what if you want to watch TV? For lots of older adults, it’s a vital part of their day and can even be good for your sense of connection and purpose –
TV technology for sunny days – and summer sensitivity Read More »
Wrapping up International Victorious Women Month. So grateful to all the remarkable women who have blazed a trail for us who follow. “It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.” – Eleanor Roosevelt International Victorious Woman Month: Celebrate some of Peace Corps Most Victorious and Inspirational Women. Recovering from falls
Light for concussion – and squeeze a soft ball if you’ve run out of ideas… Read More »
Colours at Chelsea I’m off to the Chelsea Flower Show tomorrow- courtesy of my friends at Dulux. I’m looking forward to the glorious colours, of course. There is plenty of research into human preferences for flower colours, with blue, white and orange consistently coming out top of the pops for uplifting, energising and warming effects
Colours at Chelsea – for the bees or for us? – and preventing stroke with light Read More »
Circadian lighting – costing the earth? According to Care Home Management Online, the average care home in the UK spends around £4,000 on gas and electricity per bed – that adds up Care providers are paying per bed power costs of £4K+. PNNL points out that hospitals are currently the second-most energy-intensive sector in the USA,
Lighting v. ambulance call-outs – which is greeener? – and Eastern wisdom Read More »
Labour Day Founded in 1888 following the Haymarket Massacre, where strikers calling for an 8-hour day came under fire from police, May 1st – or the first Monday of the month – is a public holiday almost everywhere in the world. While most of us enjoy a break in the sunshine, it’s worth taking a
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On Monday it was National Tea Day in the UK So what’s that got to do with light and sight? beyond the benefits of taking a break from the screen from time to time – Digital Eye Strain- A Comprehensive Review. Drinking more than two cups of tea every day can reduce your risk of developing
Light and cell signalling, light and pain control – and light and laughter Read More »
On Monday it was National Tea Day in the UK So what’s that got to do with light and sight? beyond the benefits of taking a break from the screen from time to time – Digital Eye Strain- A Comprehensive Review. Drinking more than two cups of tea every day can reduce your risk of developing
Bright-eyed tea drinkers, notes from Euroluc – and lights for nighttime feeds Read More »