Find out why lighting is important for your well-being at work

Humans aren’t designed to sit all day. But we’re sitting more than ever before. Taking a proactive approach to wellness can make a big difference in the way you work, and the resources below are a great first step.

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A study conducted in Silicon Valley showed that as many as 79% of computer users would like better lighting.

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Graphic fact about eyesight: the older we get, the more light we need to see well

Did you know? The older we get, the more light we need to see well. Studies show that the visual acuity of 20-year-olds is about eight times better than that of 60-year-olds.

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High-quality lighting in offices boosts cognitive performance. A Harvard University study found that employees working in green, certified offices scored 26% higher on cognitive tests, experienced 30% fewer health problems, and had a 6% improvement in their sleep quality

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Illustration of a pendant lamp over a height-adjustable desk casting warm and neutral light

Brighter, blue-light-spectrum lighting was associated with better sleep quality at night, which in turn contributed to better cognitive performance the next day. This finding supports research demonstrating the effects of lighting on human circadian rhythms

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