London, Europe Brief News – Sleep with your phone under your pillow? Maybe you should think again, and here’s why.
It May Make Falling Asleep Harder
A 2011 study found that 9 out of 10 Americans used some kind of tech device in the hour before going to bed. The term “tech device” includes more than just cellphones, like TVs, computers or laptops, video game consoles, and more. But out of all tech devices, cellphones were most likely to be used by people under the age of 30.
It Can Interfere with Your Sleep Cycle
By not using your phone right before you go to bed, you’re also reducing your exposure to blue light. Exposure to blue light so close to bedtime can often interfere with your circadian rhythm.
Essentially, blue light messes up your internal clock by delaying the natural release of melatonin before you fall asleep.
There’s a Low Risk for Radiation Exposure
There are a lot of people out there who say that cell phones cause cancer. Right now, there is not enough definitive scientific proof to back up this statement.
A study by the National Toxicology Program in 1999 exposed rats to high rates of radio frequency radiation from cell phones. They found evidence of tumors, both benign and malignant, in the test rats’ hearts, brains, and adrenal glands.
