Mood

Articles tagged with "Mood".

Time Spent in Outdoor Light Linked to Better Mood, Sleep, and Circadian Health

Tags: Outdoor Light, Mood, Sleep Quality, Circadian Health

October 22, 2025

How Does Time Spent in Outdoor Light Affect Your Mood, Sleep, and Circadian Health?

Time spent in outdoor light is strongly associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and healthier circadian rhythms, with research showing that people who spend more time outdoors experience less depression, fall asleep more easily, and have more stable daily rhythms. Studies reveal that even modest increases in outdoor light exposure—as little as 30-60 minutes per day—can produce meaningful improvements in mental health and sleep outcomes. The benefits appear to result from outdoor light’s superior intensity and spectral quality compared to indoor lighting, providing more effective circadian and mood regulation.

Time-Restricted Eating Improves Sleep, Mood, and Quality of Life in Overweight Adults

Tags: Time-Restricted Eating, Sleep Quality, Mood, Quality of Life, Weight Loss

October 22, 2025

How Does Time-Restricted Eating Affect Sleep Quality and Mood?

Time-restricted eating (TRE) with a 14-hour eating window significantly improves sleep quality, mood, and overall quality of life in overweight adults, this 12-week randomized controlled trial demonstrates. Participants who limited their daily eating to a 14-hour period (typically 6 AM to 8 PM) showed marked improvements in sleep efficiency, reduced sleep onset time, and better subjective sleep quality compared to controls eating ad libitum. Additionally, TRE participants experienced significant improvements in mood scores, energy levels, and quality of life measures, along with modest weight loss averaging 3-4% of body weight. The benefits appear to result from better alignment of eating patterns with circadian rhythms and improved metabolic health.