Feeling Blue? Lighten the Mood with Red Light at Night

Feeling Blue? Lighten the Mood with Red Light at Night
August 30, 2013 angela

Feeling Blue? Lighten the Mood with Red Light at Night

The colour blue is generally recognised for its calming effects, but a recent study has found that may not be the case when it comes to evening lighting.

A new study by the Ohio State University has found that exposure to blue light at night can lower people’s moods and encourage depressive symptoms.

The research also revealed that white light had a less depressive effect than blue light on mood and performance. Red light fared even better, while absolute darkness faring the best.

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