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Really? Using a Computer Before Bed Can Disrupt Sleep (591 hits)

In today’s gadget-obsessed world, sleep experts often say that for a better night’s rest, Americans should click the “off” buttons on their smartphones and tablets before tucking in for the night. Electronic devices stimulate brain activity, they say, disrupting your ability to drift off to sleep. But according to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 90 percent of Americans regularly use a computer or electronic device of some kind in the hour before bed.

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Posted By: Jen Fad
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 at 11:49AM
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A calming down period helps right before bed. Shutting off gadgets, and having a few deep soothing breath along with a prayer and reading a scripture. This works immediately with me. Recommended :for anyone.
Results! A good night's sleep..
Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 11:12AM
MIISRAEL Bride

My son wants to watch movies on the I-Pad, but the most I let him watch is 20 minutes to half hour after a shower and the light is dimly lit on it so its alright.

That gets him right off to sleep, but most times it's a story we read to whine down. He looks forward to that and although I sometimes want to forego the bedtime reading, I forge on and end up being glad I did!

Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 11:35AM
Jen Fad

Many of our BIA Writers are LOGGED in and WRITING? at 2-4 AM?

is there any Medical Issue they might worry about.....other than badWriting.......?

Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 1:19PM
powell robert