Aussies suffer from sleeping blues

BLUE light has a dark side.

Exposure to blue light at night — emitted by electronics — is harmful to your health and chronically sleep-deprived Australians are flocking to sleep scientists for answers.

New research reveals millennials and office workers are most at risk of overdosing on sleep-disturbing blue light from technology.

This is despite being worried about the impact of taking their smartphones and tablets to bed. Experts warn that the lack of sleep could lead to ill health, eye strain, emotional behaviour, and outbursts. Blue light is disruptive at night because it boosts attention and mood.