However, experts warn that this habit can significantly affect sleep and overall health if not properly controlled.
According to Harvard Medical School, blue light emitted from phones, tablets or laptops has the ability to inhibit the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. When melatonin is reduced, the body has difficulty falling into deep sleep, leading to insufficient or poor quality sleep. This not only causes fatigue the next day but also affects memory, concentration and mood.
In addition, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that staying up late regularly to use electronic devices can increase the risk of circadian rhythm disorders, obesity and long-term cardiovascular problems.
Experts recommend that to reduce negative impacts, users should limit the use of electronic devices for at least 30-60 minutes before going to bed. If it is mandatory to use, turn on blue light filtering mode and reduce screen brightness. In addition, maintaining the habit of sleeping on time, creating a dark and quiet sleeping space also helps improve sleep quality.
Another important note is not to bring your phone to bed. This can easily cause you to prolong the usage time without realizing it, disrupting the body's natural relaxation process.
In the digital age, the use of electronic devices is inevitable. However, controlling the time and usage, especially in the evening, is the key to protecting long-term health.
