As the days get shorter and darker during the fall and winter seasons, starting your day with light therapy can help you avoid a seasonal drop in mood. Research has shown that exposure to natural daylight causes our brains to release serotonin – an important hormone for mood regulation. Less sunlight during the fall and winter seasons means less serotonin, so adding light therapy into your self-care routine can help increase serotonin levels. The OttLite ClearSun® LED Light Therapy Lamp is
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September is Healthy Aging Month, a great time to consider choices you can make to support wellness as you get older -- including how to promote better vision for aging eyes. As eyes age, seeing clearly at close distances can become more challenging. This is a normal change in your eyes’ ability to focus called presbyopia. It’s a common problem among adults over 40 that continues to progress as your eyes age. Bright natural daylight lighting is an excellent tool to help aging eyes see more
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Popular Science Magazine has been demystifying the world of science and technology since 1872 by explaining the inner workings of innovations, reviewing and recommending the best solutions available, and doing deep dives into the many mysteries of science. They recently explored the OttLite Purify Sanitizing Desk Lamp -- the perfect intersection of patented bacteria-killing science and productivity-increasing lighting. This lamp was named Best Value in their article Best desk lamps to stay
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Check out this fun and informative article by USA Today columnist Jennifer Jolly as she searches for tech tools and gadgets to keep her college daughter "safe, healthy and having as much fun as possible during an ongoing pandemic." We are delighted that the OttLite Thrive LED Sanitizing Desk Lamp made the list! Here's what she had to say:"There's a gaggle of new gadgets that promise to kill germs, including antimicrobial backpacks, keyboards and desk lamps. I've gone hands-on with several of
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OttLite's Mood LED Desk Lamp with Color Changing Base was selected by Parents Magazine for their "Top Tech for Back to School" Parents Approved 2021 list to make life easier for back to school. Here's what they said: Turn off harsh desk lights and opt for the OttLite Mood LED Desk Lamp. The special LED technology replicates natural daylight. Kids will also love the color-changing base -- set it to one shade or watch it cycle through a spectrum. $40; bestbuy.comWe also love this lamp for Back to
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For most college students, keeping a dorm room desk clean isn't top priority. Luckily, we have a line of Sanitizing Desk Lamps that make cleaning your study space as simple as turning on your light.Equipped with SpectraClean™ visible light disinfection, OttLite's Sanitizing Desk Lamps have been shown to kill potentially harmful bacteria like those commonly found on mobile phones and desktops. Available exclusively from OttLite, these are the only desk lamps designed to break down bacteria, fungi
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Delighted. Humbled. Ecstatic. These are just a few words to describe how we feel about being granted the Good Housekeeping Seal for all five products in the Prevention by OttLite line.The Good Housekeeping Seal has been in existence since 1909 and is America’s most trusted emblem, widely acknowledged as the gold standard. Staffed by scientists, engineers, Ph.Ds, nutritionists and more, the Good Housekeeping Institute has high standards and rigorous testing protocols. When we worked with the
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It can be hard to stay motivated during the summer season when school is out and it seems like everyone you know is out enjoying the sunshine. If you want to avoid the summer slump, try these productivity tips: 1. Find a balance of work and play. No matter how much work you have to do, don’t deprive yourself of summer fun. Research shows that taking regular breaks and time off boost productivity.2. Resist social media scrolling. Social media is full of vacation photos and posts about outdoor
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Did you know that taking care of your eyes can boost your overall health? Healthy Vision Month is a good time to refocus your attention on eye health. According to CDC.gov, people who have vision problems are more likely than people who have good vision to have a variety of health problems from diabetes to heart problems, high blood pressure, strokes and even lower back pain. People with vision problems also have an increased risk for depression.Here are a few things you can do to promote good
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We are so excited to share this clip from NBC Chicago's Tech Talk featuring lifestyle editor and guru Karen Firsel. She rounded up some really cool healthy products that combine health benefits with technology to help make people's lives easier and more productive. Here's what she had to say about the OttLite Sanitizing Line (starting at :52 into the video): "But what's really great about it (the OttLite Sanitizing Lamp) is it has proven, patented sanitizing technology built into the lamp ...
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