Our country isn’t the only place in the world struggling to let go of technology at night for better sleep. Xu Xu, an office worker in China, recently shared a bit of his story with the Want China Times to bring awareness to the dangers of sleep deprivation, with the pressures of having a successful […]
Take a moment to consider how much artificial light you are exposed to each day, including your bedside lamp, smartphone and street lights. In today’s society, we can constantly be on the move without needing the sun to guide us. However, many sleep experts and researchers have been exploring the negative effect that overexposure to […]
Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, TV, computer or e-reader — teenagers love their electronics. However, according to new research shared by Live Science, teenagers who are glued to their electronic devices during the day are more likely to experience sleep problems at night. Published this week in the journal BMJ Open, researcher at Uni Research […]
Could it be possible to find out if you have a sleep disorder without spending a night in a sleep lab? Researchers at Florida State University and Stevens Institute of Technology are working hard to make that dream come true for many people who just don’t feel like going through the hassle of being hooked […]
Breaking up with your phone before bedtime can be hard to do. Many of us are even guilty of falling asleep with it in our hands as we scroll down our Instagram feed, check our emails or engage in a seemingly necessary Candy Crush binge. However, the blue light that emits from your favorite device […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDfPpUC_jg I can admit that I’m guilty of sending a few texts, and checking various social media platforms before going to bed not considering the blue light exposure. However, my seemingly harmless actions, along with those of the millions of other people who are doing the same, can have negative health consequences if performed on […]
As our world has become more modern and technology based, it’s no surprise that many people have trouble letting go of their favorite gadgets at bedtime. Although we may hate to hear it, electronic devices at bedtime do hold us back from deeper sleep and can lead to an overall poorer sleep quality. To overcome […]
