A study by the National Sleep Foundation, shows that people who frequently send text messages or use their laptops before bed are less likely to get a good nights sleep, because they are more alerting and disruptive to the onset of sleep. The got their data from a survey they commissioned from WB&A Market Research. 1,508 surveys were conducted among a sample of Americans. Some other interesting tidbits: 39% of Americans are bring cell phones into the bedroom and using them when they are trying to go to sleep, esp those under the age of 30. texting was the biggest use, in the hour before bedtime. 61% are using computers or laptops regularly in the hour before bedtime. One thing I noted here is that I use my computer before bedtime nearly every night, and am indeed tired, and sleepy the next day, but what was funny is the activities they indulge in did not include anything I regularly do. Social networking, skype, watching video, etc. I just play games, then go to sleep. I bet I have more interesting dreams than these social butterflys =p
To cope with this detriment to sleep, the surveys found that younger groups were less likely consume caffeine than their older counterparts, although caffeine consumption was prevalent across all groups. The majority of younger participants also nap during the weekdays and those that do nap on weekdays are more likely to "catch up" on sleep over the weekend and tend to be more sleepy. well i could go on for awhile but I don;t need to so the link is: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/sites/default/files/sleepinamericapoll/SIAP_2011_Summary_of_Findings.pdf
basically use tech before bed = bad sleep ;p
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