Depending on How Much and How Long, Light from Self-Luminous
Tablet Computers Can Affect Evening Melatonin, Delaying Sleep
New LRC research can aid in the development of
“circadian-friendly” electronic devices
A new study from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that a two-hour exposure to electronic
devices with self-luminous “backlit” displays causes melatonin suppression,
which might lead to delayed bedtimes, especially in teens.