Think blue light is the problem? It’s worse than that

Your devices disrupt your sleep in more ways than you think. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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Your Screens Are Tricking Your Brain! Here's How Did you know your phone, tablet, or TV can actually trick your brain into staying awake long after you should be asleep? Even with the screen dimmed or blue light filter turned on, the mental stimulation of scrolling, replying to messages, or binge-watching movies or videos keeps your brain in "wake mode." Your body stops winding down, your heart rate stays elevated, and your sleep cycle gets pushed back. A better option? Switch to audio.   Try one of these calming podcasts to ease your mind and avoid the stimulating effects of screens. Notifications, alerts, and even the heat from your devices can disrupt sleep quality.   So how do you break the cycle without ditching the screen time entirely? We're breaking down the biggest sleep disrupters and how to set your brain up for rest, not endless scrolling. Break the Screen Sleep Cycle

​With thousands of sleep apps out there—promising everything from bedtime stories to personalized tracking—not all live up to the hype. We tested hundreds, and a few rose to the top—each one stood out for a different reason. Here are our favorites: ⭐ Best Overall: Calm – With an extensive library of relaxing stories, guided breathing exercises, and sleep-focused stretching, Calm is our top pick for winding down effortlessly. 📊 Best for Personalization: Sleep Reset – Tracks your sleep data and patterns to create a customized sleep improvement plan designed just for you. 🧘 Best for Anxiety & Stress: Headspace – More than just a sleep app—Headspace offers guided meditations, focus exercises, and even mini workouts to help you relax. 📉 Best for Sleep Tracking: Rise Science Sleep Tracker – Covers all the bases of sleep tracking, focusing on sleep debt, lost sleep, and scoring, all in an easy-to-use format. Show Me the Full List of Top-Rated Sleep Apps

Many of us know that blue light blocks melatonin production, making it harder for your body to recognize that it's bedtime. But are melatonin supplements enough to balance this out? Melatonin supplements can help signal sleep, but if you're spending hours staring at screens before bed, they may not be enough. Plus, not all devices are equal! Is your phone worse than your tablet? What about the effect of watching TV? The good news is that there are real ways to protect your sleep from blue light exposure without ditching your screens entirely. How to Minimize Blue Light Before Bed

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