A doctor on TikTok explained that people should not use mobile phone before sleeping for a little known reason. Dr. Bing said it can affect your brain and increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Details were given by the portal.
Scrolling on the phone (continuous browsing of news, editor’s note) is currently common in every age category. The expert said that scrolling on your phone after midnight is not ideal as it can lead to you falling asleep longer.
“The light from your phone and the content you consume disrupts your natural sleep-wake cycle. The screen you’re looking at emits blue light, which suppresses the production of melatonin, and melatonin, as a hormone, signals to your brain that it’s time to wind down and sleep. Studies have shown that even brief exposure to blue light at night can delay the release of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep and reducing overall sleep quality. And overtime it can lead to chronic sleep deprivation,” explained the doctor.
“But it’s not just the light, it’s the content you engage with on your phone. It could be a passionate comment thread or shocking news or exciting videos that stimulate your brain and keep it on alert when it should be relaxing. This hyperactivity activates your sympathetic nervous system — or what we call the fight-or-flight system, which increases your heart rate and stress hormones, making it even more difficult to fall asleep.” he continued to explain.
For this reason, Dr. Bing says, you should never “underestimate the effects that lack of sleep has on your brain, especially when you’re young.” “It impairs your ability to consolidate memories, weakens your focus, and reduces your ability to solve problems. During sleep, your brain gets rid of all toxins, including beta amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease,” the doctor revealed further.
These toxins can build up in the brain, he says, “which can increase the likelihood of cognitive decline in the future. To help with this, put your phone down at least an hour before bed and try to create a better mode, which will not include screens, such as reading a book.
