Sleep is an imperative piece of the puzzle for excellent health. Yet people are sleeping much less than they have in the past. In addition, sleep quality has also declined in large to the blue light generated from digital devices, which may be tricking your brain into thinking it’s daytime. Many studies have suggested that […]
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Blue Light Effects on Children’s Sleep
Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices can be a huge help for parents, from keeping kids entertained in the car to educational apps to learn their numbers. In addition, screen time can do children a lot of good. However, as handy as they are, these blue light-emitting devices have several downsides, the most impactful being […]
Why a good night’s sleep is ‘the magic pill’ for athletic performance [Updated for 2021]
Washington Post, February 8th, 2019 “Like many regular people, elite athletes multiply their issues by spending too much time on devices. “The blue light damages their circadian rhythms,” says Smith, meaning that their body’s natural sleep-wake cycle can get out of whack. “We’ve given them blue-light blocking glasses and ask them to take a break […]