“Young people sleep too little and this is due to too much use of the phone, computer, tablet and TV before bedtime.” says a new study published by the Danish Institute of Public Health.
- Teenagers between the ages of 14-17 are recommended to get between 8-10 hours of sleep, while young adults are recommended 7-9 hours of sleep.
- “We know that sleep is of great importance for well-being. If you do not get enough sleep over a long period, the brain does not recover properly, and this affects both mood and ability to concentrate.”
“The screens must be out of the bedroom, and we must learn to prioritize our sleep as the most important thing when it comes to our health”, says specialist doctor Imran Rashid.
- Put sleep first when it comes to your health.
- 1 hour before sleep avoid all types of screens (The blue light from the screens affects the production of the sleep-promoting substance melatonin).
- Make sure to get your phone and other screens out of the bedroom – your phone is not an alarm clock.
- Ensure darkness and a comfortable temperature.
- Let go and say goodbye to the world.
