Playing gadgets can indeed make us forget the time. For millennials, playing on devices or just looking for information through online media can be done from waking up to wanting to go back to sleep. There are even those who are strong enough to play with their gadgets until late at night. In fact, it can harm the health of the body. Reporting from the Boldsky page, here are 6 reasons why you should avoid playing on your smartphone at night:
- Disturbing sleep
The blue light emitted by smartphones can affect the production of melatonin in the body. Melatonin is a hormone that plays a role in regulating the sleep cycle and helps a person fall asleep more easily. In addition, the compulsive urge to play on the device can also reduce your sleep time. - Damage the retina
Not only affects hormones, blue light from devices can damage vision; even exposure for a long time can also damage the retina of your eyes. According to the American Macular Degeneration Association, blue light from smartphones can cause macular degeneration and permanent damage to the retina. - Increases the risk of depression
Not only damaging the eyes, in fact, gadget addiction can also increase the risk of depression. According to the study results, a person's dependence on his smartphone can be a significant cause of loneliness and depression. - Increases cancer risk
According to the World Health Association, the presence of electromagnetic radiation emitted by devices can be carcinogenic to humans and is associated with a high risk of several types of cancer, such as breast and prostate cancer. - Affect performance
Contrary to its name, if not appropriately used, smartphones can affect the performance of your brain. For example, using a device at night can affect your sleep time, affecting brain performance later in the day. - Cause eye strain
When blue light from devices is exposed directly to your eyes, it can cause eye strain and pain. If this is done continuously, it can cause permanent eye damage.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source:
- Boldsky - 6 Reasons Why You Need To Stop Using Your Phone At Night (2020). https://www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/reasons-why-you-need-to-stop-using-your-phone-at-night-in-bed-131718.html, January 16, 2020.