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We usually tell you to leave your phone outside the bedroom when it's time to hit the hay.
In a 2012 Time/Qualcomm poll, 68 percent of people ages 18 to 44 said they keep their phones next to their beds at night. Not only is there the urge to check nearby devices, there's also the light (and sounds) they give off to worry about.
The blue wavelength of light given off by cell phones, as well as laptops, tablets and other gadgets we typically suggest banning from the bedroom, triggers alertness, and, according to Harvard research, may even fight fatigue. As such, experts recommend powering down at least an hour before bed, and establishing a relaxing bedtime routine that's free of technology.
But despite the bad news, a handful of apps want to actually help you get more and better sleep. Below are a few of our favorites. Just be sure to turn on the "Do Not Disturb" function or airplane mode on your device first.
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