ExclusiveDoes ‘Dark Mode’ on Phones Really Help Us Sleep?｜Vital Signs

While our ancestors were lulled to sleep by the flickering, dancing flames of their cabin or campfires, we’re more likely to be kept awake by the unnatural, unending glow of our cell phone screens.

Throughout our bodies are biological clocks that regulate our circadian rhythms, like our sleep/wake cycles. These take their cue from the light coming through the eyes.

How does screen use at nighttime affect our body’s natural rhythm?
The technology that overstimulates us also presents its solutions, such as built-in light filters. Do these actually work?

Can we engage with technology when needed and still disengage enough to get a good night’s sleep? We explore this on #VitalSigns with Brendon Fallon.

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