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Lighting, Sleep, and Health: How LEDs Can Help

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One of the conditions the human body evolved to need and expect is sunlight. Unsurprisingly, spending so much of our time indoors and out of the sun can have potentially negative impacts on our health, physical and mental. Spending time in the sun, on the other hand (with sunscreen mindfully applied), has a multitude of potential health benefits. Unfortunately, knowing that doesn’t do a whole lot of good for the millions of people who need to work, happen to work indoors, and therefore don’t really have any choice in the matter. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the harm caused by a lack of sunlight. Fluorescent Light Issues Lacking sunlight in general is a frustrating ailment for many who work indoors. One of the often cited factors contributing to unpleasant working conditions is fluorescent lighting. The light is considered “cold,” the illumination can seem flat and wash things out, and fluorescent lights can buzz and flicker in a way that gives some people h...

Efficient Indoor LED Lighting Strategies When Lots of Space Requires Lots of Light

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Whether you’re a contractor building a new property, a business or property manager, or a homeowner, the cost- and energy-efficient illumination of large spaces indoors can be a tricky proposition. In addition to the variety of lighting fixtures, styles, and applications, there are a handful of lighting technologies to choose between. Fortunately, regarding the best technology, the choice is simple. LED lighting is far more efficient, less expensive to run, hardier, far longer lasting, and generally greener than all of the other existing lighting methods. And LED technology has advanced sufficiently as lighting options range from single LED tubes and bulbs to entire stand-alone lighting fixtures. As for which LED fixtures will work best for specific indoor lighting situations, hopefully the following suggestions can help shed some light on the matter. Replacing Fluorescent Lighting When first introduced, fluorescents offered a distinct efficiency and lifespan ad...