I get chuckles and comments often on a pair of glasses I wear as the sun goes down.
Iβm happy to be an early adopter of blue light blocking glasses. Itβs just plain fun to me to test things out and see the health benefits. And the truth is Iβm just sad that the issue is not addressed more by modern medicine. Iβll dive into technology (upsides and downsides) along the way in this blog. And where we start today is blue light. Itβs a slow and insidious health hazard. And yet, it can be a simple course of action to protect yourself. Please read more and watch the intro video below πΊ:
What is blue light, and how does it affect our health? π¦π¨π½ββοΈ
What simple (and fun) things can we do to protect ourselves from blue light at night?π
UseΒ dim red lights π΄Β forΒ night lights. Red light has the least power to shift circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin. *Simple
Avoid looking at bright screensΒ beginning two to three hours before bed. *Simple
If you work a night shift or use many electronic devices at night, considerΒ wearing blue-blocking glasses πΒ and/orΒ installing an app π©π½βπ»that filters the blue/green wavelength at night. *Simple
Expose yourself toΒ lots of bright light during the day π with some outdoor activities, which will boost your sleep ability at night and your mood and alertness during daylight. *Simple and Fun
Source:Β https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side