Newest article Research Oct 8, 2014 Lumie-sponsored Study: Evening Light Improves Morning Cycling Performance Sports enthusiasts exposed to bright light in the evenings saw an average 7.2% improvement in their cycling performance the following morning. Read more Quick Guides May 23, 2014 Top Tips: Lighting and Dementia Care Sleep disturbances are one of the more common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) and include a tendency to fall asleep during the daytime as well as increased waking during the night. In fact, some ADRD patients spend as much as 40% of the night awake, creating increased risk through falls and injury if they get out of bed and extra worry and tiredness for family carers. Research Nov 27, 2013 Light Therapy For Early Birds and Night Owls Recent research drew attention to the risks that night owls face, stating that “teenagers who go to bed late during the school year are more prone to academic and emotional difficulties in the long run, compared to their earlier-to-bed counterparts,”. Lumie sleep expert and chronobiologist at the world-leading Surrey Clinical Research Centre, Dr. Victoria Revell, has put together some advice on keeping your circadian rhythms on track, whether you're a night owl or an early bird. Research Aug 16, 2012 Studies with Alzheimer's patients The common thread in many research papers is that the organic progress of Alzheimer's disease results in damage to a part of the brain - the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) - that controls circadian rhythms. Research Aug 16, 2012 Research Related to Women's Health