New scientific findings show that natural light, and light bulbs which closely mimic natural light, are closely tied to optimal memory formation. Light anchors the timing of our circadian rhythms, impacting sleep. The better you sleep, the better you encode memory. Indoor light bulbs which have less natural tones and brightness can have a detrimental effect on memory. Even if you optimize your … [Read more...]
Sun Exposure, Tanning Beds, Skin Cancer, and Overall Chance of Death
At this point, I think most people have heard that strictly avoiding the sun or blocking with sunscreen is not a sound recommendation. Let’s discuss a study that found that sun exposure decreased your overall chance of death, cardiovascular disease, and melanoma. Clinicians – for a detailed write-up of this study, see www.drruscio.com/review. If you need help using this information to … [Read more...]