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By iG Sao Paulo | 06/10/2017 05:30
Study suggests that getting the cell phone to bed at bedtime is capable of delaying your sleep and affecting its quality; See why this happens
Who never got grumpy after a night of sleep badly slept that throw the first stone. The fatigue and drowsiness of the next day who spent the night in clear or had interrupted sleep several times are evidence that not sleeping directly affects the mental and physical health of the individual. But do you know exactly what might be causing all this?
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It is difficult to sleep quietly when you are in high stress or unable to eat well. However, studies point out that another villain may be in your hand now: the cell phone. The use of the device is able to delay the sensation of sleep and cause "decrease of the alertness the next day, besides alteration in the hormonal secretion of melatonin", one of the main factors that guarantee a quiet night.
With the technological advance and the daily rush of those who have a very hectic life, many people find in the smartphones practicality to do almost everything. That is why it is so common for people to carry the object everywhere, even to bed. However, having this habit before bedtime may be the most important cause of your sleepless nights.
In order to ensure the regulation of sleep, scientists believe that three factors must be considered: the biological need for sleep, the time of sleep - due to dark light associations in the environment - and the behavioral factor - that refers to habits Of each before bed.
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Researchers at the Medical School of the University of Mogi das Cruzes analyzed how 76 medical students behave before bed, in view of the fact that the sleep quality of this group is already altered due to the routine Intense work and study.
The objective of the article, published in the Journal of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP), was to verify the change in quality and duration of sleep, and daytime sleepiness by banning the use of the cell phone near bedtime.
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The results pointed out that "93% of the volunteer students keep the cell phone close to themselves, 76% use it even in bed and 68% of the participants agree if the cell phone rings, not counting that 79% participants use the cell phone for at least 15 minutes After lying down. "
For the authors, "with the restriction of the use of the cellular device for one hour before bed for a period of 15 days, it was possible to notice statistically significant changes in the sleep of the participants."
But how does cellphone inhibit drowsiness?
The article cites other scientific studies that prove that the light emitted by cell phones - and other devices, such as tablets, televisions and computers - is capable of making sleep not come.
Therefore, bringing the smartphone to bed before bedtime decreases the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for the hormonal regulation of sleep. "Melatonin is released during dusk and induces sleep. Exposure to light, however, inhibits its production. "
So if you are one of those who does not leave the phone aside for a minute, how about rethinking your habits and trying to forget the device for at least a few minutes before bedtime? After all, with the guaranteed sleep, the willingness to put up with your series marathons, keep up with all the news on social networks, answer emails, shop and chat with your friends will also be renewed.
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Source: Health - iG @ http://saude.ig.com.br/2017-06-10/cellular-atrapalha-sono.html
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