Reading a Physical Book Before Bed Boosts Sleep Quality Over Screen Time
Yes, reading a physical book before bed helps you sleep by signaling relaxation and avoiding blue light disruption from screens, leading to improved sleep quality compared to technology use.
- Pre-bedtime tech use like phones and TVs links to shorter sleep duration and more disturbances in adolescents
- Reading books before bed minimizes blue light exposure, preserving melatonin production for better rest
| Claim | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-bedtime technology use associated with significantly worse sleep quality, shorter duration, and increased disturbances | Shalini Paruthi et al. (2023), Sleep Health | ||
| Non-emissive alternatives like reading physical books recommended to mitigate sleep disruptions | Shalini Paruthi et al. (2023), Sleep Health |