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The Health Benefits of LED
Research from LightingEurope (prepared by A.T. Kearney and the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI)) finds evidence that LED bulbs could present an array of health benefits.
Some of the claims sound a little tenuous, but, because the lights give off light that is more akin to natural daylight, the more plausible ones include:
· Increased employee or student motivation and commitment;
· Improved concentration and energy;
· “Mood support” in wellness and dining areas;
· Enhanced drug efficacy, e.g., of antidepressants (in hospitals);
· Reduced therapy times and capacity requirements.
As a result, a trend has begun for recommending that LED lighting be used in hospitals, health centers, schools and offices. The concept has been dubbed ‘Human Centric Lighting’ (HCL) and refers to the biological and visual impact lighting can have on the health and wellbeing of humans.
Some of the claims sound a little tenuous, but, because the lights give off light that is more akin to natural daylight, the more plausible ones include:
· Increased employee or student motivation and commitment;
· Improved concentration and energy;
· “Mood support” in wellness and dining areas;
· Enhanced drug efficacy, e.g., of antidepressants (in hospitals);
· Reduced therapy times and capacity requirements.
As a result, a trend has begun for recommending that LED lighting be used in hospitals, health centers, schools and offices. The concept has been dubbed ‘Human Centric Lighting’ (HCL) and refers to the biological and visual impact lighting can have on the health and wellbeing of humans.