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Set a technology curfew to improve sleep from "summary" of Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson

One powerful strategy to enhance your sleep quality is to establish a technology curfew. This means setting a specific time each evening when you power down your electronic devices. The blue light emitted by screens interferes with your body's production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating your sleep-wake cycle. By cutting off screen time a few hours before bed, you allow your body to naturally wind down and prepare for sleep. Many of us have a habit of scrolling through our phones or watching TV right up until we turn off the lights. However, this constant exposure to artificial light tricks our ...
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    Sleep Smarter

    Shawn Stevenson

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