
Technology reporter

People who spend more time watching a screen in bed are more likely to declare insomnia and sleep loss, according to a study.
The study is based on a Norwegian survey conducted on more than 45,000 students.
He points out that each extra time during the screen is associated with an increase of 63% of the risk of insomnia, and 24 minutes less sleep.
However, the researchers found that only a connection between the use of screens and a decrease in sleep quality and did not show that the first was the second reason.
Experts say putting your phone before bedtime, doing so calming and installing a routine may help improve sleep.
The researchers behind the study, based on the survey of the National Representation in 2022, 18-28 years old, tried to check the relationship between the amount of time in the use of screens in beds and sleep patterns.
They also tried to investigate the effects of social media use compared to other screen activities.
Dr. Günhield Johnson Hijtland of the Norwegian Public Health Institute, the main author of the study – Published in Fronters magazine – He said the type of screen activity was less effective during the screen in general.
“We have not seen any significant difference between social media and other screen activities, which shows that the use of the screen itself is the main cause of sleep disorders,” he said.
Sleeping or social media
The 2022 survey of health and welfare in 2022 asked participants to see if they used any digital media after bedtime.
The options included watching movies or televisions, social media testing, searching the Internet and playing.
Among those who say they used screens in bed before going to bed, 69% said they used social media and other activities on the basis of screen.
Participants were also asked to contact such media for several nights a week, and several times, as well as several times hardly falling or sleeping, waking up early or experienced fatigue.
People who say they have suffered from such problems at least three days or nights a week, for at least three months as insomnia.
While the study, the link between the use of sleep screens and people who talk about sleep disorders or insomnia, found that researchers say it does not mean that it is the cause.
“This study cannot identify causes – for example, whether the screen uses insomnia or if students with insomnia use more screens,” he said.
They also suggest that the study of the survey of survey experiences may mean support, and its findings should not be considered a world representative.
Joshua Piper, a sleep physician at Resmed uk, said the study provided “value and high evidence” that electronic devices have a negative impact on sleep.
“It’s both the opportunity and the quality of your sleep, so some of them may fight for the uprising, while others are struggling to stay in sleep,” he told the BBC.
While people may try to reduce the effect by adjusting screen brightness or using night mode, Mr. Piper said previous studies suggest that they are walking and communicating with a device that could cause sleep disorders.
advice for better sleeping
Insomnia is likely to be affected by one in all three people in the UK.
Sleep disorders are among a number of problems that people have mentioned with sleep – with late use of telephones at night and Doomscroling are often accused.
While a common practice, the real effect of using social media or securing online content in place on physical and mental health is still competitive.
Experts still recommend that people stop using digital devices a little before they try to sleep.
They also say installing routine by going to bed and getting up at the same time at the same time may help improve sleep.
mental health charity mind and Rethink Suppose you try to do something soothing before going to bed, such as breathing exercises, reading a book or bath, not trying to get up for force.
Also suggesting avoiding caffeine, alcohol or large meals before bedtime, doing soft exercise and trying to make your bedroom more comfortable, wherever it can be.
Dr. Cat Lederl, a sleep theorist, told the BBC that exposure to natural daily light, especially in the morning, is very important to help adjust our inner clocks.
He said finding ways to “stop the day of preoccupation and thinking”, such as doing a enjoyable activity that is not very motivated, can be the key to sleeping better.
The authors of the study voted for more research on this subject, including long-term sleeping methods, as well as research in areas such as the disorders caused by a warning of devices.
“The attempts can explain the effects of the use of sleeping screens on sleep and inform targets for students and other residents,” they said.