Sure, you’ve heard it all before; one of the key pillars of optimal health is sleep. However, both the average quality and time spent sleeping have fallen below that of the past. Whilst a good night’s sleep can contribute to feelings of wellbeing, promote energy and boost productivity, poor sleep has been linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, and obesity. 

In a screen dominated world it’s hard to avoid light exposure. Whether it’s from phones, energy saving bulbs or the sun itself, it’s important to consider the risks of this new well lit phenomenon. While some research has found that prolonged consistent exposure to blue light might be linked to some diseases, we do know it affects how we sleep. Fear not there are some things you can do. We’re here to briefly outline some of the facts and dangers, and what you can do!