Social Media and Sleep

Research

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2989952/How-technology-taking-lives-spend-time-phones-laptops-SLEEPING.html

According to the daily Mail Australia, the average person now spends more time on their phone and laptop than SLEEPING. Here are the statistics that were shown.

• The average person spends 8 hours and 41 mins on electronic devices
• This is 20 minutes more than the average night's sleep, it is claimed  
• Four in 10 smartphone users check their phone in the night if it wakes them
• More time is spent checking emails in the morning than eating breakfast
• Sleep experts warn constant exposure to devices is leading to poor sleep
• Expert advises making the bedroom a 'tech-free' zone in order to boost rest

A recent focus group of almost 500 students aged 13-15 held by Dr Ramlakhan showed cause for concern as an alarming number complained of sleep problems and feeling exhausted.

Of those who complained, almost 80 per cent were using electronic devices in bed.