Blue-Light Blocking Glasses: Trendy Accessory or Must Have?

In this episode of the Brain Podcast, we delved into the topic of blue light-blocking glasses with guest Glen Lubbert, founder of Stamina Lab. The discussion revolved around the effectiveness of blue light glasses, the importance of blue light in our circadian rhythm, and the misconceptions surrounding blue light exposure. Glen emphasized the need for a balanced approach to using blue light glasses, highlighting the importance of personal preference and individual needs. Glen shared valuable insights, debunking myths about blue light glasses and shedding light on their real benefits. He emphasized the significance of finding what works best for each individual, whether it’s wearing blue light glasses, adjusting light exposure throughout the day, or implementing Tiny Habits like putting the phone to bed early as part of a wind-down routine. 00:00:00 – Introduction to Blue Light Blocking Glasses 00:05:30 – Importance of Getting Enough Blue Light in the Morning 00:11:14 – Research on Blue Light Blocking Glasses Effectiveness 00:13:58 – Impact of Content on Sleep Quality 00:16:39 – Discussion on Melatonin and Blue Light Glasses 00:19:43 – Types of Blue Light Glasses and Their Benefits 00:24:09 – Cognitive Chewing Gum for Sleep 00:27:06 – Hype or Not: Blue Light Glasses Evaluation 00:27:52 – Tiny Habit Recipe: Putting Phone to Bed at Night 00:28:38 – Where to Find Glenn Lubert About our guest, Glen Lubbert The Stamina Lab Watch the audio-only version on YouTube References Bauducco, Serena, et al. “A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms.” Sleep Medicine Reviews (2024): 101933. Shechter, Ari, et al. “Blocking nocturnal blue light for insomnia: A randomized controlled trial.” Journal of psychiatric research 96 (2018): 196-202.