Published in the Journal of Sleep Researchthe study claims that screens help us sleep better. Leaving your phone 1 to 2 hours before slipping into bed would therefore not provide a more restful sleep.
A calming activity
Lindsay Hahnco-author of the study, confirms this: “Watching a streaming service or listening to a podcast before bed can serve as a calming, passive activity that improves aspects of your sleep.”
Be careful though, because certain conditions apply. For example, according to the researchers, alternating screens at the same time, so looking at your computer and playing on your phone, alters sleep. The ” multitasking requires too much energy for a brain seeking rest.
Look at your screen lying down
To enjoy a good night’s sleep, scientists also indicate that you have to look at your screen once in bed. It will then be easier to drift off to sleep, lying down, and feel your eyelids grow heavy.
On the other hand, “delaying bedtime due to prolonged media use might have adverse effects,” the team members add.
Another study published in the journal Sleep Medicine found that going on social media for a few minutes did not affect sleep quality. The best thing to do is to listen to relaxation exercises on your phone.
Studies to be taken with tweezers
We must obviously not abuse this practice, because it has been demonstrated many times that the use of screens, whether during the day or at night, can have harmful effects on our vision, but also on our brain. Like all good things, they should be consumed in moderation.
