[Research] Using a Computer Before Bed Can Disrupt Sleep

[Nakamova]

There have been studies about this before, but it was recently highlighted again in the NY Times: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/really-using-a-computer-before-bed-can-disrupt-sleep/

Artificial light from computer screens can suppress or reduce levels of melatonin, potentially interfering with sleep. So if you are having sleep issues, consider limiting your computer use at night.

And on that note, I'm off to bed...

 

[no.guru]

I think e-ink displays would be fine, at least with no back lighting.

 

[MuayThaiFighter]

Yeah, no joke. I need to go to sleep now haha. Interesting stuff, I need to stay off the computer before I sleep!

 

[Elsie]

Now to find the self control to turn it off...new dr. has suggested maybe I have a sleep disorder.

 

[RunningGirl85]

This is very true... I've started putting my laptop screen down about an hour before I plan to sleep and getting into bed. Falling asleep has gotten easier. Though staying asleep has still been somewhat of an issue...