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3. The Blue Light Before Bed Could be Affecting your Sleep Cycle
It seems so harmless. You’re just checking your email. You’re only glancing at Instagram for a few minutes. You’re simply leaving your phone nearby in case you need it…but those innocent actions could be doing damage as the electronic screen’s light could actually be messing with your body’s internal clock. The bright screen (if left on) can emit a light that’s bright enough to make you think it’s daytime, which makes this blue light before bed a terrible idea. It can impact your hormone levels and your brain’s ability to go into nighttime mode.