
But what if you can't give up late-night Netflix sessions on your tablet, or thumbing through Instagram on your phone? Here's help to stave off some of the negative effects of your screen addiction. The simplest solution is to shy away from your phone or tablet before bed. If you really want to get deep on this topic, read up on retinal ganglion cells, the sensors in our eyes that may be to blame for this phenomenon.

Without melatonin, we stay awake and alert, keeping us up later than intended. Sleep with your smartphone in hand? You're not alone.
