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Chronotype Explained: How to Find Yours and Build a Light Routine Around It

Your chronotype is your body's natural preference for when to sleep and wake, and it explains why some people spring out of bed at 6 a.m. while others hit their stride at...

Incandescent Light Bulbs vs LED: Which Is Better?

Incandescent light bulbs are old technology by energy-efficiency standards, but their light is surprisingly interesting from a biological perspective. Unlike most modern ...

Sleep stages and circadian rhythm: how your sleep works and how to improve it

Quality sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological process shaped by sleep stages, circadian rhythm and light. Once you understand how NREM, REM, melatonin and morning lig...

Vitamin D in the summer: 15 minutes in the sun, a tablet or a UVB panel? Complete comparison

Vitamin D is one of the most important hormones for our health, yet most people are deficient even in summer, despite the sun shining at full strength. How many minutes o...

Working from home and circadian rhythm: a complete lighting protocol for the home office

Circadian rhythm is the biological system that governs your sleep, energy, and mood throughout the entire day. If you work from home, you are missing the daylight exposur...

Summer biohacking: 5 rituals for more energy in June

Summer biohacking is, paradoxically, easier than you think. Long days, strong sunlight and warm air give your mitochondria everything they need to perform at their best. ...

How Blue Light Destroys Your Sleep | 7 Scientific Answers | Mitochondriac®

Blue light from phones, tablets, and LED lighting is one of the most common reasons you struggle to fall asleep. In this article, you will find 7 science-backed answers o...

Sleeping in warmer weather: why it's harder to fall asleep in May and how to fix it

Sleeping in warmer weather is a challenge for many people, especially when temperatures in May and June start climbing above 20 °C. If you find it harder to fall asleep, ...

Morning Rituals for More Energy: 5 Habits That Will Set Your Day Up

Morning rituals determine how much energy you will have throughout the day. Five simple habits, light, movement, grounding, water, and breathing, take less than 30 minute...

Screens and eyes in summer: why more sun doesn't mean artificial blue light in the evening is okay

Blue light from screens poses the same threat in summer as it does in winter, even if you spend all day outdoors. Longer days and more natural sunlight do not mean that e...

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