You should stop using gadgets an hour before bed.
This advice was given by a candidate of medical sciences, psychotherapist Irina Krashkina.
An expert explained in a conversation with RIA Novosti why you shouldn’t sit on your phone before going to bed.
Why is it harmful to use your phone before bed?
As Krashkina explained, using a smartphone before bed can trigger insomnia.
Blue light from screens suppresses the production of melatonin, the doctor explained.
To minimize the negative effect, you should avoid using gadgets an hour before bed.
You should also turn on the "do not disturb" mode and use special applications or settings that filter blue light and reduce brightness.
According to Krashkina, digital detox reduces stress levels and increases productivity.
You can painlessly reduce the time you spend on your phone by setting time limits for certain applications.
You can also install a special application that tracks activity.
In addition, it is necessary to introduce habits that replace the phone: play sports, read books.
It is important not to be too strict with yourself, but to step by step increase the amount of time spent without the device, the specialist summed up.
