Day: January 3, 2026
House Democrat calls Trump’s Maduro capture ‘welcome news’ as left accuses him of ‘illegal actions’
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ALEX BERENSON: Minnesota learned the hard way that tribes don’t vanish at the border
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What your butt shape could reveal about your health, according to scientists
A new study reveals distinct patterns in buttock muscles linked to type 2 diabetes, offering new insights into metabolic health and detection.
Luann de Lesseps dishes fitness tips at 60 after bikini photos left fans begging for answers
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Mississippi State QB avoids disaster after appearing to suffer gruesome leg injury in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
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Do blue-light glasses actually work?
It’s impossible to imagine that anyone reading this on their computer, tablet, or smartphone has made it to 2025 without hearing about the dangers of blue light.
What’s more, for every warning about those blue-light hazards comes the equally ubiquitous solution: blue-light glasses.
Blue-light glasses are built with lenses that shield the eye from shorter, higher energy wavelengths of light.
Since screens are ubiquitous now and there’s unfortunately very little chance that they will be going anywhere, the next best solution is to learn to live with them to the best of our ability. But that leaves an important question to be answered when it comes to dealing with blue light: Do those blue-light glasses actually work, or are they a gimmick?
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LED blues
Most people have seen the studies: Blue light, which is emitted by screens and indoor LED lightbulbs, may cause quite a few health problems, including the disruption of your circadian rhythm, leading to poorer quality sleep. Some believe that this is because blue light signals to the body that it is time to be alert and awake, which is obviously problematic when phones are used at night.
Blue light may also increase stress and lower cognitive output, but one might be surprised to learn that other studies have found the opposite to be true.
It’s also important to note that blue light is natural and is emitted from the sun at a higher frequency than from screens or LED bulbs. However, many have turned to blue-light glasses as a solution to eye fatigue and other issues as well.
People whose job involves staring at a screen for long periods of time have often reported eyestrain, which is sometimes called computer vision syndrome.
Blue-light glasses are built with lenses that shield the eye from shorter, higher energy wavelengths of light, notably blue light.
Science ambivalent
However, the science is still quite ambivalent on the question of blue-light glasses and their effectiveness, with most sources leaning toward saying you do not need them.
In a 2023 study that examined 17 different blue-light-filtering lens trials, it was discovered that the blue-light glasses had little to no effect on any of the relevant symptoms, including sleep quality and eye strain.
So while you may not need to go get any blue-light glasses according to these studies, the question stands: Can anything be done to reduce the negative effects of blue light?
20-20-20 vision
The answer is yes, but it’s not nearly as fancy as a pair of new spectacles. Eye doctors recommend avoiding screens at night or turning on the “night” filter on your phone to reduce the blue-light display, effectively negating any need for lenses in the first place.
“There is reason to think blue-light exposure may signal our brains that we should stay awake, so reducing blue light in the evening may be beneficial and glasses may help,” Dr. Craig See, an ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, told US News. “However, devices can automatically reduce blue light in the screens.
Others recommend following the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds or more. This will hopefully reduce any eye discomfort without adding any unnecessary accessories.
Anton Vinzon, Rave Victoria evicted from ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0’
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PBB Collab 2.0: Caprice Cayetano and Heath Jornales crowned ‘KISLAP’ queen and king
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Caprice Cayetano and Heath Jornales were named King and Queen of the “KISLAP: The Sparkling Magical New Year Ball.”
CarTon, CapEath, AshRave: ‘PBB Collab 2.0’ ships get featured on South Korea billboard
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Alex Eala awarded wildcard slot in 2026 Philippine Women”s Open
Alexandra “Alex” Eala has been awarded a wildcard slot in the historic 2026 Philippine Women”s Open, set to begin on January 26 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
