Using gadgets before bed does not always harm sleep quality, according to neurologist Christopher Winter, who shared his views with The Healthy.
Winter said that scrolling social media or playing phone games can be part of a healthy bedtime routine, provided the habit does not become compulsive.
He argued that watching television before sleep, for example, gives the brain a cue that it is time to rest, and that having such a ritual can be beneficial even if the activity involves a screen.
Rather than cutting out devices entirely, Winter recommended rethinking how they are used. He said screen time before bed should have a set start and end time that aligns with a person’s regular sleep schedule.
