After age 40, most of us will experience changes in vision. This is why investing in the health of our eyes at every age is so important. Here are four ways you may be able to improve your eye health: Take a break from the screens. Focusing on brightly-lit screens all day without a break […]
Can Eating Carrots Really Help You See in The Dark?
Did your parents ever tell you to eat your carrots because carrots could improve your vision? According to Scientific American, the correlation between eating carrots and improving one’s night vision was first made in a propaganda piece from the British Air Force during World War II. The U.K. Ministry of Food attributed British pilots’ ability […]
Light and the Incredible Art of Cross-Stitching: Award-winning cross-stitch artist Susan Rhein on Microsun Lamps
Susan Rhein of Albuquerque, NM is an award-winning cross stitch artist. Rhein works ten or more hours a day to create breathtaking pieces of cross-stitch art which are admired across the country. The life of a cross stitch artist takes its toll, however, and doing so much detailed work each day used to lead to […]
5 Tips for Creating a More Energy Efficient Home
Did you know that there are some easy ways you can save a few bucks and reduce your carbon footprint? Making your home more energy efficient is good for your pocketbook and your peace of mind. Here are five simple ways to do just that: 1) Plant a tree. Planting a shade tree on the […]
How does light affect your sleep?
If you’re sleeping too much or not enough, you may want to take a look at how much (or how little) light you’re exposing yourself to every day. Our bodies are very sensitive to light, as it is the light that helps to regulate our sleeping and waking cycles. Sleep is regulated by two body […]
Winter Blues? You Could Be Suffering From Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
If you’re feeling down, depressed, or starving for light this time of year, you’re not alone. Daylight saving time ended this week, ushering in the long, dark winter season across the northern hemisphere. As the days shorten, many of us begin to experience negative mood changes such as seasonal depression. About 6% of Americans will […]