Reading before bed
Also known as: bedtime reading, no screens before bed
BBuilding Evidence1 studies referenced
Reading a physical book before bed instead of screens promotes sleep onset and reduces cognitive arousal.
How to do it
- 1Switch to a physical book 30-60 min before bed
- 2No e-readers with backlight
- 3Choose fiction or light non-fiction — not work material
- 4Use a warm reading light
Safety notes
Avoid stimulating or anxiety-provoking content.
Studies on Reading before bed (1)
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Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness
Chang AM, et al. (2015) · Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A · n=12
RCTPubMed
Health domains
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