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Light acts as a chronic stressor disrupting the release of stress hormones such as glucocorticoids that play a part in regulating food intake, or that there may be another mechanism at work that affects metabolism directly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sleeping with artificial lights on can cause women to gain weight

Studies reveal that light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women.

11 Jun 2019 10:30 AM IST

The amount of lighting in any space makes a substantial difference to a persons daily life. In fact, imagine yourself in a dark and gloomy room for several hours and the effect that it is going to have upon you.

Light is the key to a bright future

Office spaces can often turn into dungeons and demotivate workers if they do not get access to ample natural and...

1 Sept 2019 12:33 AM IST

Symphony of lights

Ecosystem gets affected at night due to light pollution, says study

Artificial light is a pollutant, changing the natural course of ecosystem.

22 Dec 2018 2:23 PM IST

Scientists associated with the study have even gone on to say that women who work under artificial lights, like night shift workers are even more at risk of developing the disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Exposure to artificial light could cause insomnia, says study

Older adults exposed to higher levels of artificial, outdoor light at night were more likely to use hypnotic drugs for...

3 Dec 2018 11:30 AM IST

Scientists associated with the study have even gone on to say that women who work under artificial lights, like night shift workers are even more at risk of developing the disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of cancer in women increased by exposure to artificial light

Researchers say artificial light could work by blocking a hormone that helps stave off the disease.

18 Aug 2017 3:11 PM IST