취침 전 스마트폰 과다 사용, 우울•불안감 유발한다<br /><br />A lot of people these days stay awake later than maybe they ought to looking at their smartphones in bed.<br />But studies show it's better to put the phone away, because it can cause sleep disorders... and even depression and anxiety.<br />Park Se-young has this report.<br />This young man often uses his smartphone before going to bed.<br />He usually watches videos or uses social networking applications.<br />But according to a study by South Korean researchers, smartphone use before bedtime can ruin your sleep.<br />People who procrastinate before going to sleep actually spent four-and-a-half times longer on their smartphones than those who try to sleep straight away.<br />And compared to people who slept normally, the smartphone users' depression levels were 25 percent higher and anxiety levels 14 percent higher.<br />"People who watch a lot of videos on their smartphones before bed reported more depression in their daily lives, and those that use a lot of messaging services reported increased insomnia."<br />Experts say smartphone use can be naturally reduced if enough social needs are filled through sufficient conversation or exercise during the day.<br />They also warned against increased risk of obesity and diabetes caused by reduced sleep.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News.<br />
