By Brittany Doohan
Having trouble sleeping? Your smartphone may be to blame.
A poll by the National Sleep Foundation reported that nearly 89% of adults and 75% of children have at least one electronic device in their bedrooms, and many have multiple devices, such as televisions, laptops and tablets, with them before they turn in for the night. While using these devices may seem like a great way to relax and end the day, they actually have the opposite effect. The artificial blue light these screens produce can suppress melatonin, making it harder for you to drift off. What’s more: the TV shows you’re watching or emails you’re checking may stimulate your brain, which can make it difficult for you to wind down.
A good night's sleep not only recharges your batteries and keeps you more alert during the day, but it will also help keep your blood glucose, blood pressure and even cravings in check.
Make it a habit to power down your electronic devices about 2 hours before bedtime. If having your device nearby tempts you to take a look before you hit the hay, keep your electronics in another room.
Brittany Doohan is a health and lifestyle writer and editor living in San Francisco.
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