Smartphone at night

The Blue Light Trap: Why Your Screen Kills Melatonin

Your body has an internal clock called the Circadian Rhythm. For thousands of years, this clock was set by the sun. When the sun went down, your brain produced Melatonin, the sleep hormone.

Today, your phone screen emits Blue Light, which mimics the frequency of the mid-day sun. When you check Instagram at 11 PM, you are biologically screaming at your brain: "IT IS NOON!"

The Consequences

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The 60-Minute Sunset: Install an app like f.lux on your computer, or use "Night Shift" on your phone. Better yet, banish all screens from the bedroom 60 minutes before sleep. Read a paper book instead.
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