Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm
Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm
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How to stop blue light from devices ruining your sleep – and skin

  • Blue light from our many devices can pose several health risks, the biggest being the disruption of our sleep cycle
  • Eyeglasses that block blue light and physical filters that cover screens can help, while mineral-based sunscreens can help negate the effect on skin

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Kamala Thiagarajan
Kamala Thiagarajan

Updated: 9:02pm, 23 Jan, 2021

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Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm
Research shows that blue light from our devices could suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in inducing sleep. Photo: Getty Images/EyeEm
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