Don't let your gadgets ruin a good night's sleep

Blue wavelength light emitted by the screens of computers and gadgets is known to suppress the body’s production of melatonin, the hormone which regulates sleep.

Use of gadgets therefore can prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. Mobile accessory company Fabre Technik has come up with some tips to help you make use of your gadgets but still get some decent shut-eye.

The body produces melatonin in the two hours before bedtime so limiting gadget use during that two hour window is key to getting off to sleep. If you must check your email or catch up with the latest BetaNews story in bed use a device with a smaller screen as it emits less light, also hold it away from you as the closer it is the more light your eyes will take in.

You should also turn down the brightness or engage reading mode to reduce the amount of light produced. It's possible to get apps that change the wavelength of light produced depending on the time of day. These can help your ability to get to sleep and improve your sleep quality.

Finally, you need to get out more. Humans need blue light to alert their bodies and let them know it’s time to work. The more blue light taken in during the daytime, the better the body is able to desensitize itself to blue light's effects when it's time to go to bed.

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