Sleep November 2, 2015

Health Info prepared by Public Health November 2015

Did you know that electronic devices can harm your sleep?

Here are some electronic devices that can harm your sleep: Tablets Computers Smart phones Televisions

Electronic devices with screens give off what’s called “blue light”; This light tells your brain that it’s still daytime and not time to sleep. Here is how these devices harm your sleep:

When you use electronic devices before going to sleep or have them in your room while sleeping, you risk: Taking longer to fall asleep; Sleeping fewer hours.

When you use electronic devices before going to sleep, you risk: Feeling tired and less alert in the morning. Finding it more difficult to do activities you enjoy.

To maintain the quality of your sleep, before going to bed you can: Read a paper book rather than an e-book; Turn your screens off at least 1 hour before bed; Store your electronic devices outside your room.