(Nanowerk Spotlight) Moderate exposure to sunlight has significant health benefits – vitamin D production, beneficial modulation of blood pressure, and psychological effects of well-being. However, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation also is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. That means that, while moderate exposure to sunlight is recommended, there
Year: 2017
Bang On: Let there be light in your home or office
It’s no secret that our brains perform better, we feel happier and healthier in a well-lit space.
Research and manufacturing changes have produced better and better choices for inside lighting, but the best light is still what filters through your windows
Ultraviolet rays on your skin may exacerbate your brain function
- Department of Dermatology of Seoul National University Hospital reveals the world's first through animal experiments
- Ultraviolet rays generate stress hormone that reduces memory and cognitive function
- Ultraviolet rays contained in sunlight can adversely affect brain function
DO UV SUN RAYS GO THROUGH WINDOWS?
The answer is yes, usually some important UV rays do come through window glass.
Recently a reader sent me this question as a comment to one of my blog posts. It’s such a great question, and one patients often ask me, so I
What the sun does to our skin it does to our soft furnishings, says Rachel Simhon
It may seem perverse, as we head towards what looks like being a half-decent summer, to talk about the destructive power of the sun. But harmful the sun is. And I am not just referring to the British habit of descending on some foreign beach, lying there until we're
Benefits of natural daylight
Daylight is an essential natural asset. For those of us living in temperate Northern climates, the beneficial effect of sunlight is easy to recognise; a couple of sunny days seem to lift everyone’s spirits. Research also shows that suicide rates are considerably higher in parts of the world where daylight
Protecting Your Interior Design Fabrics From The Sun
It's a lovely feeling to sit in your living room, basking in the sun, with a breeze flowing through the open window as you devour a book. What's less wonderful is when you realise that your interior design fabrics have faded in the sun! Even if it's the back of
Dangers of Overexposure to Ultraviolet, Infrared and High-energy Visible Light
This article discusses the exposure hazards to eyes/face associated with specific non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) : ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and high-energy visible light (HEV).
Ultraviolet light
UV is found in sunlight and is a form of EMR with high frequency waves. The biological effects of UV radiation depend on the wavelengthsHow UV Rays Can Damage Your Home Interior
There are countless warnings about the risks of UV damage to your skin and how to best protect yourself. But UV rays can also damage the interior of your home. The sun’s rays are strong and can have lasting effects on your home interior, including damaging furniture and décor. Direct sunlight