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Sleep deprivation ‘costs UK £40bn a year’ - BBC Report

According to a BBC report, 'Sleep-deprived workers are costing the UK economy £40bn a year and face a higher risk of death'.

BBC News - Flu jabs ‘more effective in morning’

BBC News - Morning flu jabs provoke a stronger immune response than those given in the afternoon, a study shows.

The trial at 24 doctors' practices found people vaccinated before lunch produced the most defensive antibodies.

New technologies offer exciting prospect to the Facilities Management industry

"Bringing together IoT and Big Data enables powerful and new business ideas to be developed. For example, companies such as Photonstar LED Group, a manufacturer of LED lighting, combine connected lighting and a sensor data platform to automatically manage lighting systems and deliver circadian lighting rhythms that improve staff wellbeing and productivity. The availability of low-cost and self-contained private networks such as 6LowPan now make retrofit of such systems a possibility."

Apple iOS 9.3 to include ‘Night Shift’ Mode

Apple iOS 9.3 is to set to include 'Night Shift' mode to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from devices at night.

New dementia-friendly ward at St Mary’s Hospital expands dementia care improvement programme

A new ward specially designed to support dementia patients has been opened at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. It’s one of a programme of developments to improve care and support for patients with dementia, their carer’s and families.

British LED Specialist teams with IBM Watson for IOT - LEDs Magazine article

PhotonStar LED extends collaboration with IBM - coverage in LEDs Magazine.

Changes to Enhanced Capital Allowance

The 2015 revisions for the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme come into effect on the 4th August 2015. PhotonStar LED light engines and wireless lighting control system, Halcyon, are compliant.

Lack of sleep can have role in obesity and diabetes, study says - BBC Report

The action of throwing the body clock (or circadian rhythm) out of sync is thought to disrupt the natural rhythm of hormones in the body, leading to a host of health problems.

Light Pollution and ‘mini jet lag’

An article has been published on the Guardian's website looking at the effects of urban light pollution. Our circadian advisor, Dr Steven Lockley, features in the article and describes how changes to our physiology that are associated with light exposure at night can mean people experience 'mini jet lag.'

Private school delays lessons until the afternoon for teenagers

A private school in Surrey, Hampton Court House, has become the first school in the country to delay lessons until the afternoon for its teenage pupils.

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Well Done @ENGIE_B2B_UK BIG Pitch Finalists! @projectbreeze @elansysco @NeverEatAlone @Qarnot & @PhotonstarLED eventbrite.co.uk/e/engie-innova…

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We're excited to have been shortlisted in the final 5 of @ENGIE_B2B_UK 'Innovative Solutions for Smart Buildings' - ow.ly/VEwP30bQa4m

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