The article challenges the common advice to avoid screens before bed by highlighting expert Dr. Michael Gradisar’s research. He argues that the blue light emitted from phones and TVs is not significantly disruptive to sleep, and rather than banning devices, it's better to use them in a way that soothes the mind. His study indicates that normal screen brightness does not interfere with sleep patterns, countering the myth that screens are a primary cause of insomnia. Enjoying pre-sleep screen time can actually aid relaxation and help mitigate racing thoughts before sleep.
"Using a phone or having background noise from the TV helps quiet the mind, especially if your thoughts tend to spiral when the room goes silent," Gradisar says.
"Over time, it became simplified into a broad recommendation. It's one of the most persistent myths in sleep science," he tells Bustle.
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