Secret Health Tech
“Beautiful things of any kind are beautiful in themselves. An emerald is not suddenly flawed if no one admires it.”
– Marcus Aurelius
Health tech isn’t always in the most obvious places. It’s not always a fitness tracker or a meditation app. One of my favorite health tech gadgets is actually a light bulb.
Smart lights like Philips Hue have some great health and wellness uses. You can get elaborate smart lights that turn different color, but for a more affordable price, basic smart lights will do the important stuff. Philips Hue White can change color temperature, brightness, and can be set to a schedules.
How do you improve your health with light? Exposure to blue light late at night can disrupt your circadian rhythm, so setting your smart lights to change to warmer temperatures reduces blue light exposure. Dimmed lights also help you relax and unwind when it’s time for bed.
If you get poor lighting in your home or office, setting your smart lights to a bright white during the day can improve your mood and energy. I use blackout curtains in my bedroom to keep out external street light when it’s bedtime, and I have my smart lights set to turn on in the morning to help me wake up.
Outside of the health application, smart lights are fun and can dramatically change the feel of your home, so they’re worth exploring just as much as the latest Apple Watch.
—Erik Pavia, CEO
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