Many fitting rooms in clothing stores use slightly angled mirrors and lighting placed above eye level to make customers look slimmer and more flattering. The combination of downward lighting (which creates shadows) and angled mirrors can subtly change ho
Even dim light at night can suppress sleep hormones
Exposure to very low levels of light (~30 lux for 1 hour) can significantly suppress melatonin production, making it harder to sleep.
Research studies have found knitting to be associated with reduced levels of stress2, subjective improvement in cognitive functioning3, and a lower risk of cognitive decline4, mild cognitive impairment5, and dementia6,7,
