What is Melanopic Daily Exposure Ratio (M-DER)?
Melanopic light brings us wellness In our modern world, artificial lighting has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, not all artificial light is created equal. The type and quality of light we are exposed to can significantly impact our body’s circadian rhythm, which in turn affects our overall health and wellness1. Natural […]
Putting a number on wellness: Why you should care about Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (M-EDI)
Ever wondered why you feel more energized on a sunny day or why staring at your phone late at night messes with your sleep? It’s all about how light impacts your body’s internal clock. Since the dawn of time, our bodies cleverly used the rising and setting of the sun to set our daytime and nighttime physiology. Electric lights effectively broke our connection with the sun and this has caused problems with health and wellness. So, more and more frequently, the question “Is my light healthy?” is being asked by the public, architects, lighting designers, and regulatory agencies around the world.
This is where Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (m-EDI) comes in—a science term that’s actually really important for your health and well-being.
Results of Harvard-Affiliated Interventional Clinical Trial with SKYVIEW™
SKYVIEW and the Harvard-Affiliated Interventional Clinical Trial Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, known for its rigorous research standards, recently conducted an in-depth Interventional Clinical Trial examining the impact of SKYVIEW, a state-of-the-art wellness lighting solution. This study was rooted in the principles of evidence-based research and aimed to […]
