Teens Using Technology - Backlit Devices can Impact on Sleep New
research from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, New York, indicates that teenagers who
use backlit technology, such as tablet devices, for two hours
before bed, may have their sleeping patterns disrupted. At this
time of year in Australia, many teens are studying for their
final HSC exams and using computers for extended periods. Being
aware of backlit technology's possible effects on sleep and
melatonin release, may help parents advise their teens on how to
ensure they get sufficient sleep. We know that sleep has an
impact on learning and information retention so we've written
about this topic before. For more information on sleep and
teens, please read: Backlit Devices May Interrupt Sleeping
Patterns The new LRC research shows that a two-hour exposure to
electronic devices with self-luminous 'backlit' displays causes
melatonin suppression, which might lead to delayed bedtimes,
especially in teens. “Our stu