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Sleep Science: In the Era of Screens, Rest Is Crucial

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Re: Sleep Science: In the Era of Screens, Rest Is Crucial

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Post by irq »

froh wrote: post #4
throwaway180118 wrote: post #2

How do recent studies compare to computer use in the era of the CRT screen?

Two things have substantially changed: CRTs don't emit that daylight-like blue spectrum. There is a diagram further down in the long article showing the different impact of different light sources on sleep. Additionally, not mentioned in the article, social network streams are deliberately constructed to increase your online time, by being 'interesting'. https://www.ted.com/talks/nir_eyal_what_makes_technology_so_...

CRTs can quite capably emit daylight blue. People used to use them for photography, video games, etc. Just not typically in bed.

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Post by agumonkey »

arez wrote: post #10

I always remember my dreams when I did sports that day, shouldn't remembering the dreams not be a good sign?

I can't say but I always feel happy when I have dreams, even weird ones. It leaves a deep trail of calm and inspiration (makes me want to draw, or make a story out of it).

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Post by travmatt »

graeme wrote: post #14

Does anyone know of studies on whether the time of hours of sleep matters? I.e. is sleeping eight hours from 2-10 in any way worse than eight hours from 11-7?

Cant currently look for a study, but IIRC the more in tune with your normal circadian rhythm the better - especially if you don’t need any alarm to wake up naturally.

I do recall hearing overnight workers have higher incidences of cancers, disorders, etc., and I’m curious to know if that holds true for people with naturally aberrant circadian rhythms.

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Post by Belphemur »

graeme wrote: post #14

Does anyone know of studies on whether the time of hours of sleep matters? I.e. is sleeping eight hours from 2-10 in any way worse than eight hours from 11-7?

I think they talk about it in "Why we sleep" by Matthew Walker, PhD.

Mostly about some people are biologically programmed to be night owl and other early bird.

The best sleep is not about what at what time you sleep but more if you follow what your biological cycle is telling you.

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Post by TomMarius »

graeme wrote: post #14

Does anyone know of studies on whether the time of hours of sleep matters? I.e. is sleeping eight hours from 2-10 in any way worse than eight hours from 11-7?

Melatonin (the "sleep hormone") production is/was linked to time through red light. If you're staring at a screen, you need* to use a blue color filter or supplement melatonin, same with going to sleep during the day.

* not really, most of the time the body can somehow manage, but if you're looking for quality sleep, or you have issues that you'd like to solve, you should look into it

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Post by ss2003 »

travmatt wrote: post #15
graeme wrote: post #14

Does anyone know of studies on whether the time of hours of sleep matters? I.e. is sleeping eight hours from 2-10 in any way worse than eight hours from 11-7?

Cant currently look for a study, but IIRC the more in tune with your normal circadian rhythm the better - especially if you don’t need any alarm to wake up naturally. I do recall hearing overnight workers have higher incidences of cancers, disorders, etc., and I’m curious to know if that holds true for people with naturally aberrant circadian rhythms.

Yes, what ever the cause of loss of sleep the effects are the same. You need to sleep for lots of brain and body maintenance.

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Post by ss2003 »

arez wrote: post #10

I always remember my dreams when I did sports that day, shouldn't remembering the dreams not be a good sign?

Dreaming is how memories and skills are encoded in the brain. The second half of the night is more likely to involve encoding of physical skills like sports. Also more prone to nightmares.
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