The more often you use “interactive” electronics like cell phones or video games right before bed, the more likely it is you’ll miss out on deep, restful sleep, a new survey says.

    The new study from the Washington, D.C.-based National Sleep Foundation isn’t the first to claim that the use of “light-emitting*” devices like TVs and iPads just before turning in can disrupt* sleep patterns. Researchers say that such “artificial light exposure” at night may make you more alert* before you hit the hay*, making it harder to get enough shut-eye.

    The new information is: namely, that “interactive” gear like video games, cell phones, and laptops are more likely to mess with a good night’s sleep than “passive” gadgets like television sets.

    The U.S. National Sleep Foundation researchers say they found more and more people — particularly so-called Generation Y’ers (20- to 30-somethings) and Generation Z’ers (20-somethings and younger) — using “interactive” gadgets like cell phones and laptop right before bed.

    (SD-Agencies)