Can the iPad affect your sleep?

Sleep specialists are worried that one of the selling features of the iPad may disturb users' sleep. The fact that the iPad can be brighter makes it emit more blue-range light. Thus telling your body it is morning and time to get going. This will increase cortisol secretion and delay deep restful sleep. To get the most out of your sleep, you have to minimize cortisol at night and maximize melatonine. One way to do this is to dim the lights 30 minutes before bed time. If you decide to read, chose material that will not engage your brain. Also, include stretching and breathing exercises in your before-bed routine. Having a set routine will set your body for sleep.

We have a tendency to always dim the lights in our house. We have friends that always have all the bright lights on. And when they get to our house in the evening, they have a tendency to pass out on the sofa. Before I figured that one out, I thought we were the problem.