Why should you not watch electronic devices before sleeping?

Seminar on sleep disorders was organized by the Institute Mental health (Bach Mai Hospital) held on the afternoon of October 5 at this institute.

According to mental health experts, sleep is a normal physiological state of the body, with a day-night cycle in which the whole body is rested, temporarily shutting down perceptual and conscious activities. , the muscles relax and soften, respiratory and circulatory activities slow down.

Sleep plays an important role in brain function, by forming new pathways and processing information. Research has shown that getting enough sleep improves memory and learning, increases attention and creativity, and aids decision-making.

Blue light from electronic devices prevents users from falling asleep TN

When a person does not get enough sleep, physical changes occur in the brain, altering brain activity and function. People who don’t get enough sleep can have trouble making decisions, solving problems, controlling emotions, and dealing with change. Sleep deprivation is also linked to depression, suicide, and risk-taking behavior.

Avoid blue light before sleeping

At the talk, mental health experts also noted that you should not watch TV or electronic devices before going to bed. Because of the electronic device emits blue light which is extremely harmful for helping us to fall asleep.

Before going to sleep, usually stay away from electronic devices. According to experts, when we watch these devices directly and especially when the lights are turned off at night, blue light directly affects the eyes, stimulates the brain and makes the process of REM sleep (which begins after go to sleep) is not good. While REM sleep helps us improve memory.

Therefore, the use of electronic devices is harmful to sleep, and at the same time creates more fatigue.