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Potentially rewarding digital activities, like communicating with friends and playing games, as well as distressing ones, like endlessly scrolling through unnerving news articles or videos, can also stimulate your brain in a way that makes it difficult to sleep, Dr. Hartstein said.
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Rewarding and distressing digital activities can stimulate your brain making it difficult to sleep according to Dr Hartstein
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Lauren E. Hartstein
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-17",
    "topic": "Health effects of blue light and screen use",
    "expert": "Lauren E. Hartstein",
    "source": "New York Times",
    "affiliation": "University of Arizona"
}
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Health Sleep Screen Use
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September 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM (1 day ago)
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September 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM (1 day ago)

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Why Do Screens Keep You Up? It May Not Be the Blue Light
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Research challenges the long-held belief that blue light from screens causes sleep problems. Studies show screen use's impact on sleep depends on factors like duration, brightness, and content.

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