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How Screen Time Before Bed Affects Your Sleep
Using phones, tablets, or computers in the hour or two before bedtime can quietly undermine sleep by pushing back when you feel drowsy and reducing the amount of restorative deep sleep you get. This impacts students, professionals, and anyone who scrolls, streams, or works late, often leading to next-day fatigue, poorer focus, and slower mental performance. This article unpacks the science behind why screens interfere with rest - covering blue light exposure, circadian rhythm disruption, and the alerting effect of stimulating content—then suggests practical habit changes to help you fall asleep faster and wake up more refreshed.
