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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Could swapping scrolling for reading at bedtime affect your sleep?

Could this simple swap be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep?(Alamy/PA) -

Distraction is now one of the leading obstacles to reading for pleasure, according to a new report from The Reading Agency.

The State of the Nation in Adult Reading 2025 report reveals that nearly half (46%) of UK adults struggle to concentrate on reading due to distractions – a number that climbs to 55% among those aged between 16-24 and 35-44, and 52% of 25-34 year-olds.

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