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What are the dangers of blue light?
1. Eye fatigue, headaches and eye pain.
2. Sleep disturbances: Exposure to blue light before bedtime can disrupt the circadian rhythm and cause sleep problems.
3. Risk of eye diseases: Prolonged exposure to blue light may increase the risk of developing eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
4. Cancer risk: Some studies have suggested that exposure to blue light may increase the risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Blue light is a part of the short-wavelength, high-energy visible light emitted by the sun, computer monitors, mobile phones, tablets and LED lamps. Excessive exposure to blue light can have negative health effects
It is recommended to limit exposure to blue light by using blue light filters on screens, reducing the use of electronic devices before bedtime, wearing blue light goggles and using light sources with low blue light emission.
What are circadian rhythm disruptors?
Circadian rhythm disruptors are factors that can disrupt our natural body clock and sleep-wake cycle. Here are some examples of circadian rhythm disruptors:
1. Blue light: exposure to blue light from computer screens, mobile phones, tablets and LED lights can disrupt our body clock and affect our sleep.
2. Time zone changes: travelling across different time zones can disrupt our circadian rhythm and lead to sleep problems and fatigue.
3. Irregular working hours: working shifts or rotating shifts can disrupt our circadian rhythm and affect our sleep and health.
4. Eating habits: eating late at night or skipping meals can disrupt our body clock and affect our sleep.
5. Stress and anxiety: Stress and anxiety can disrupt our sleep and circadian rhythm.
It is important to maintain a regular sleep routine, limit exposure to blue light before bedtime, eat regular, balanced meals, and manage stress to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm.