How many people, returning home from work, fall asleep to the noise of their favorite TV series?
Probably more than a dozen, because, according to many, the background sounds of TV shows are an excellent sleeping pill. But there is another opinion - some people are sure that such a habit can negatively affect the quality of sleep.
Let's figure out which of the two sides is the truth.
As sad as it may sound, researchers who studied the effect of television on sleep came to the conclusion that this kind of pastime has several “side effects.”
Thus, due to the light emitted by television screens, the production of melatonin decreases, which negatively affects the quality of sleep and can even lead to insomnia.
In addition, your brain does not rest, because the subconscious continues to watch TV, receiving and processing information from the film.
Moreover, sleeping in front of the TV can lead to weight gain and even obesity, as proven by the results of the study. Its participants who fell asleep with the TV on were 17% more likely to gain an average of 5 kg over 5 years.
The exact reason why this happens has not yet been named, but researchers are convinced that due to the light from the screen, which, as we remember, affects melatonin, the metabolism in the body is disrupted.
