DO UV SUN RAYS GO THROUGH WINDOWS?

UV-SUN-RAYS 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

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

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 wavelengths

How 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

Room Temperature and Its Impact on Student Test Scores

Healthy Schools as a Learning Tool

Does Temperature Impact Student Performance? Learn what these EPA Special Achievement Award winners found out
By Josean Perez, Julio Montano and Jose Perez Westview High School, Portland, Oregon At this year’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) symposium held in Washington, D.C., three members of the Science Research Club from

How A Room’s Temperature Affects Your Mood

The average person will put a good deal of thought into how they decorate their home. However, most of these people fail to think about how a room’s temperature can affect a person’s mood and have a tremendous impact upon an area’s ambiance. Recent research has begun to show that