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Losing sleep? Blame your favorite electronic device

Health

Bad news for e-book readers: Using one, instead of a book, or using a tablet or smartphone in the evenings before bed disrupts normal sleep patterns and alters the natural circadian rhythms crucial to healthy sleep. Now a new study confirms it in even more detail.

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