Sleep Tip #40: If You Read Before Bed, Choose Paper!

Many people like to read before they fall asleep. If you are one who likes to read late a night, pick up a book or a magazine. Reading from a screen, like your laptop or e-reader may make it harder for you to go to bed. The light produced from the screen will stimulate you, making it harder for you to catch your Z's. Plus, reading a book will keep the printing industry alive!

Sleep Tip #9: No Technology Before Bed

Do not watch TV or use the computer before bed. The bright lights that are emitted from the television and computer screens can trick your mind into thinking it is supposed to be awake. The rays of light that continuously change in brightness and color on the screens can cause the brain to become more active then it should be while inducing sleep. The brain will begin to process the images you see on the screen, which will make it harder for the body to induce a state of drowsiness.