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Light May Slow Dementia

Brighter environs cut depression in research hailed as 'spectacular'

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 11, 2008 11:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – Brighter daytime lighting can significantly soften dementia symptoms, according to a Dutch study that found better moods and sleep patterns correlated with brighter environs. Combined with extra doses of the hormone melatonin, lighting slowed onset of symptoms by up to 5%, which “may not...   Read full story »

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