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Light Pollution & Your Brain: How Evening Screens and Indoor Light Disrupt Mood

Light Pollution & Your Brain: How Evening Screens and Indoor Light Disrupt Mood
Brain Power Hub · Sleep & Mood You finish work, collapse onto the couch, open your phone or laptop “just for a bit” – and suddenly it is midnight. Your room is dim but your screens are bright, the street outside never really gets dark, and when you finally turn everything off, your mind is still buzzing. You sleep, but wake up feeling strangely heavy, flat, or irritable. This is what light pollution looks like from the inside. Light is not just something you see – it is a biological signal that tells your brain when to be alert, when to recover, and how to balance mood. Evening screens and indoor light can quietly push those signals in the wrong direction. Quick navigation What “light pollution” means for your brain How evening light talks to your body clock Light, sleep, and mood: what science shows Screens at night: lab studies vs. real life How ...

Why You Wake Up Tired Even After 8 Hours: The Science of Non-Restorative Sleep

Why You Wake Up Tired Even After 8 Hours: The Science of Non-Restorative Sleep
Brain Power Hub · Habits · Focus You can sit at your desk for eight or nine hours, do everything “right” on paper, and still end the day with a foggy brain. Often the problem is not your willpower or motivation. It is the way your day is structured and the way your brain handles continuous effort. Modern research shows that short, intentional microbreaks protect attention, reduce fatigue, and may even support long term health without lowering productivity. Quick navigation What are brain friendly microbreaks Why your brain cannot focus nonstop Types of microbreaks that actually help How to design a break friendly workday Brain break toolkit at your desk Frequently asked questions Conclusion Scientific references Disclaimer What are brain friendly microbreaks A microbreak is a very short pause from goal directed work, usually between thirty seconds and five ...