Monday, February 17, 2025

Recent Study Highlights the Benefits of Personalized Lighting for Improving Sleep Quality

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Lighting Science, a leader in advanced LED lighting solutions, has published findings from a study on the effects of evening ambient light on melatonin suppression and sleep in the journal Physiology and Behavior. Conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the study demonstrates that selectively reducing short-wavelength blue light in pre-sleep lighting can diminish alertness and support melatonin production, thereby improving sleep quality. The findings emphasize the importance of designing lighting systems that target specific light wavelengths to mitigate circadian disruption without compromising visual function. Fred Maxik, CTO of Lighting Science, highlighted that these innovations hold potential for enhancing public infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. The study’s lead researcher, Dr. Steven Lockley, affirmed that tailored lighting solutions could substantially improve sleep patterns by minimizing the adverse effects of pre-bedtime light exposure.

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