Exposure to Backlit Displays Reduces Melatonin Production 192
alphadogg writes "Researchers have discovered that relatively little exposure to tablets and other electronics with backlit displays can keep people up at night by messing with their circadian rhythms. The study from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute showed that a 2-hour exposure to electronic devices with such displays causes suppression of the melatonin hormone and could make it especially tough for teens to fall asleep. The study, funded by Sharp Laboratories of America, simulated usage of such devices among 13 people using special glasses/goggles and light meters"
N = 13? (Score:5, Insightful)
And this is different from TV how? (Score:5, Insightful)
In breaking news:
"Researchers have discovered that relatively little exposure to television and other electronics with backlit displays can keep people up at night by messing with their circadian rhythms."
"Researchers have discovered that relatively little exposure to home lighting can keep people up at night by messing with their circadian rhythms."
And finally:
"Researchers have discovered tha tspending too much time reading obvious 'scientific' reports can keep people up at night by messing with their circadian rhythms."
Uh, yeah. (Score:4, Insightful)
Exposure to light can reduce production of a hormone known to have its production reduced by exposure to light.
Re:N = 13? (Score:5, Insightful)
Furthermore, why didn't they just use actual backlit displays instead of some approximation? It's not like there is a shortage of them.
Re:I can attest... (Score:3, Insightful)
Haha, solution is to pop a pill. I take it you're an American? No offence, but that seems to be the American way...