Smartphones Mess With Melatonin Levels
Melatonin — the hormone we use for sleep — builds during the day. And when the level of that hormone reaches the right level, then we require sleep. However, watching screens on handheld devices impedes this process. For instance, blue light exposure, which happens when you watch TV or read something on your smartphone before bed, has a detrimental effect on your sleep patterns.
Disrupted sleep patterns won’t just leave you tired, but may affect your circadian rhythm and that can have a devastating influence on your overall health.
