The so-called ‘blue light’ from LED screens on smartphones and tablets has earned a bad rap over the last decade, with studies linking the electronic light to a negative effect on sleep onset, duration and quality. However, the evidence this light is the main culprit is far from conclusive.
Is an hour of screen time before bed impact your ability to get enough restorative sleep? It’s unlikely to help for a number of reasons. Are the effects significant? That question has failed to draw a firm consensus among the scientific community.
Furthermore, it’s a multi-layered discussion. Is tech’s impact on sleep really down to blue light tricking your…
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