Banish smartphones and computers from bedroom to get a good sleep, say scientists

[Bouncer]

A study on teenagers found that those who used a computer in the hour before bedtime were nearly three times as likely to get less than five hours sleep

Banish smartphones and computers from bedroom to get a good sleep, say scientists - Telegraph

[Mr I]

Totally agree this

[blm]

This in particular:

“Alternatively the bright light exposure inherent in most electronic media devices may interfere with sleep by delating the circadian rhythm when exposure takes place in the evening.”

[henry]

yeah i can never sleep right if ive been working on the computer and go to bed.

[Bouncer]

Here's what's weird though. I can fall asleep no problem watching tv at night. But if I'm on the computer I can't. I don't get that. If both screens are LED based LCD screens why is there a difference?

[blm]

Maybe the difference in viewing distance?

[FitnessBrat]

Here's what's weird though. I can fall asleep no problem watching tv at night. But if I'm on the computer I can't. I don't get that. If both screens are LED based LCD screens why is there a difference?

When you say "but if I'm on the computer" - do you meant like just watching something on a computer vs a tv?

[chuckz28]

Or perhaps it is the engagement with said screen. Watching TV doesn't involve as much brain processing as active engagement with the internet.

[FitnessBrat]

Or perhaps it is the engagement with said screen. Watching TV doesn't involve as much brain processing as active engagement with the internet.

Yeah, that's what I was getting at :thumb:

[henry]

only happens to me if im working on something not watching tv on it.

i fall asleep all the time watching tv