A U. S. experts for more than 2700 funding for study of the light and healthy relationship

according to foreign media reports, a leading scientist offered a record that is used to find the inner link between lighting and health.

(the national institute of aging 国家老化研究所) To rensselaer polytechnic institute in New York lighting research center of the Mariana Figueiro professor provides $3. 8 million ( About 27. 13 million yuan) Funding.

the institute who want to investigate for the elderly to install so-called 'lights' circadian rhythm can improve sleep, perception and memory, especially whether helps individuals had mild cognitive impairment.

60% of patients with cognitive impairment have sleep and wake up obstacles. Healthy sleep can improve the working and long-term memory, in the best of circumstances, can prevent the onset of alzheimer's disease. The light is the main factors affecting people's sleep and wake cycles.

it is understood that professor Figueiro is light and one of the world's top experts in the field of health, she will associate professor of cognitive sciences and the university of California at irvine Sara Mednick cooperation.

professor Figueiro previous research has shown that compared with inactive, custom lighting provide high circadian stimulus, can significantly improve sleep, reducing depression in patients with alzheimer's disease and restless. In this research put forward lighting intervention may be individual's quality of life for people with cognitive impairment have a significant impact.

Figueiro, said professor 'customized lighting, if properly designed, can provide the right light, at the right time can have a positive impact on health and well-being', 'we have witnessed the many benefits of the lighting, but it is important to get the right lighting to see positive results. '