Reflections
Notes on light, sleep and circadian rhythms from the LYS team and the researchers we work with.
‘We can use this crisis to become more aware of social jet lag’ - In conversation with Dr Myriam Juda
Dr. Myriam Juda is Adjunct Professor Of Psychology at Simon Fraser University. She is a consultant and research psychologist specialising in circadian rhythms. With expertise in...
Use light to stay productive while working from home
As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, many people all over the world are struggling with the transition to working from home. When your normal routine feels disturbed...
'We are living in biological darkness' - In Conversation With Jan Denneman
Jan Denneman is the Chairman of the Board of The Good Light Group , a global non-profit organisation promoting the benefits of light on the body...
From sleep to circadian health - the focus is shifting
It suddenly feels like the world has woken up to the importance of circadian rhythms. Earlier this month, the Global Wellness Summit announced that circadian rhythms...
How an international insurance company improved their employees’ sleep by 16%
After winning a prestigious AXA Health Tech & You Award in May 2019, LYS Technologies was given the opportunity to roll out its unique Light Diet®...
In conversation with a LYS Researcher - ‘We need new tools and new data'
Karen Van Creveld is a researcher and lighting designer with her own practice. In 2019, Karen was awarded the prestigious Jean Heap Bursary from the Society...
The future of Human Centric Lighting
Human Centric Lighting is big business for designers, architects and scientists. But are we reaching beyond the facts? What is Human Centric Lighting? Human Centric...
Why living on the wrong side of a time zone is bad for your health
We all know that long haul flights disturb your internal clock. After crossing multiple time zones, it’s common to feel fatigued and suffer from strange sleep...
How light affects your performance at work
What’s your favourite thing about your office? Most people might think of the cutting-edge design, the onsite cafe, or maybe just the location. However, one of...
The Science of SAD: Why winter makes you feel low
As the days get shorter and the cold nights draw in, it’s common to feel gloomy at this time of year. For many of us, it...
Why Night Owls struggle to sleep: Our technology offers a unique insight
If the sound of your alarm clock fills you with dread, or if you only start to feel creative once the sun’s gone down, then you’re...
Three theories for why we sleep
If you live to 90, you’re likely to spend a staggering 32 years of your life asleep. This has fascinated evolutionary scientists for generations. How would...