Maybe besides air, water and food, sleep might be one of the most important things in survival. But as technology has started infiltrating more of our daily lives, there is no small effect on our sleeping habits. For example, those of us who have made a terrible habit of looking at our phones before going to bed are being exposed to short wavelength light that directly affects our ability to sleep. The below infographic details out many facts like this, and reinforces the importance behind a good night’s sleep.

Source: Boll and Branch