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While the study showed that the brain’s responses to light unfold along different pathways, we still don’t know which zone manages short exposures. Image: OcusFocus / iStock via AFP Relaxnews
EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT

Is checking a smartphone during the night bad for sleep?

A team of American scientists observed how the brain reacts to short, intense exposure to blue light in order to determine how sleep is affected. Smartphones are now so integral to daily life that some people take them to bed. However,…

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Taking a bath a couple of hours before bed could help you get a better night’s sleep, according to new research. Image: DaniloAndjus / iStock via AFP Relaxnews
BATH

Could a bath 90 minutes before bedtime help you get a better night’s sleep?

New US research has found that if you’re struggling to get some shut-eye, taking a bath one to two hours before heading to bed could help you get a better night’s sleep. Carried out by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin in…

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