Deep down, we know it, and yet we keep scrolling until lights out. This seemingly insignificant evening ritual has very real consequences for the quality of our sleep. Between blue light, intrusive notifications, and bad digital habits, here’s what’s really happening in your body—and, more importantly, what you can do about it.
Blue light from screens: a real threat to your sleep
We hear about it, but we quickly dismiss it from our minds when we’re scrolling through Instagram from bed. Yet, the blue light emitted by our smartphones directly