Laptop or iPad generate insomnia?

• April 28, 2024

Insomnia? Sleep problems or disorders affect a large percentage of the population worldwide. To solve it, many people resort to medical or conventional remedies; example, read a book through your iPad or laptop.

However, technology, more than helping, could be a generator of sleep disorders that are currently experienced, mainly in adolescents. This is suggested by a study carried out by the Light Research Center of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute .

The research showed that a two-hour exposure to electronic devices such as computers or iPads can cause the suppression of melatonin, a fundamental hormone in the cyclic functioning of certain bodily processes such as sleep.

Led by the specialist Mariana Figueiro , the study establishes that this exposure can reduce the production of melatonin 22%, and this level the affectation can be reflected in an insomnia of the users.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, and its main function is to coordinate and regulate the biological rhythms of the body.

The research team established that the duration of the exposure and the distance between the eye and the screen are the elements that determine sleep affectation.

With this study, the specialist Figueiro hopes to influence the manufacturers of these devices to make more pleasant light screens for sleep and to avoid night disorders such as insomnia.

It is necessary to point out that sleep problems, insomnia, can affect not only the metabolism of the individual but also their work performance and emotional development; Therefore, the specialist recommends that these devices are not used hours before going to bed.
 

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