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“It's a common habit most of us fall into. Who doesn't send a few text messages or check their Facebook feed one last time before they fall asleep?,” Business Insider reports.
“While it may sound harmless, using your smartphone, tablet, or any other electronic device before bed on a regular basis can actually have a detrimental long-term effect on your health.”
“A new report from GigaOm breaks down how exposure to the artificial blue light that emanates from our smartphone screens can damage your sleep cycle and your health. It's been known for quite some time that blue light impacts the way your body produces melatonin, the chemical in your body that makes you feel sleepy.”
A video from the American Chemical Society explains “that exposure to blue light at night essentially tricks your body into thinking its morning, which messes with your circadian rhythm and makes it harder to fall asleep.”
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