A German study has revealed that having an internet connection fast could result in a decrease in the quantity and quality of one’s sleep.
Researchers were particularly interested in how certain bedtime habits that use high-speed DSL (e.g. scrolling on smartphones, playing video games and watching movies) could affect sleep duration. They used survey data from 2008 to 2012 to analyze the data and asked participants questions about their electronic device use before bed.
They found that people with high-speed internet slept 25 minutes longer than those who didn’t have it. They were also less likely to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, and they reported lower quality sleep.
The most surprising result was that smartphone use and sleep duration were more common among those aged between 30 and 59 than in the younger age group. This is according to Luca Stella who shared his findings with me via email. These individuals may have more work-related and family obligations in the morning, and therefore may not be able compensate for a late bedtime.
Do You Want To Hold The Phone?
Nearly everyone in the developed world has access to a digital device. Nearly everyone in developed countries has access to a digital device. Why? A rise in screen time.
Use of devices before bed can have serious health consequences. It can cause weight gain, an increased risk of developing cancer, and a lackluster sleep. Insufficient sleep is a significant public health concern in the United States. It is associated with a variety of risks, from social isolation to cardiovascular problems.
WiFi’s Woes
Stella and his colleagues are looking at more than our phones, and these findings don’t prove to be the only ones that show a negative correlation between device use and sleep.They areInvestigating the World Wide Web and any device that can connect to it exposes our 24/7 need for information High-speed Access to friends, feeds and Netflix
Stella asserts that high-speed Internet makes it tempting to stay up late to surf the internet, play video games and spend time on social media.
These pieces of technology, whether they are a tablet, laptop, phone, cell phone or computer, can undoubtedly make us feel more connected in our everyday lives. It is important to practice disconnection too. Stella agrees with the majority of sleep experts:You should keep your digital devices out the bedroom.
