A growing number of peopl, particularly young smartphone users, are falling asleep with their devices close by, often tucked under their pillows. While the habit may seem harmless or even convenient, health and safety experts are warning that it could pose several risks.
Studies have shown that many individuals keep their phones within reach at night to avoid missing calls, messages, or notifications. However, placing a phone under a pillow or on the bed may have unintended consequences ranging from fire hazards to sleep disruption.
Sleeping with your phone nearby can significantly affect sleep quality. Notifications, vibrations, and late-night scrolling can interrupt sleep cycles. Exposure to blue light from screens suppresses the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
As a result, individuals may experience difficulty falling asleep, reduced sleep quality, and symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and grogginess the next day:.Read the full now & the viral video.
