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Frances Daniels

Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say

A young blonde woman watches tv in bed before she goes to sleep.

From a late-night movie to "just one more episode" of a new show, watching TV in bed is a part of many people's wind-down routine before sleeping. However, we're also regularly told that a dark, screen-free room is the ideal sleep environment. So is watching TV in bed really that bad for your slumber?

While there are numerous things you can do to aid sleep, including investing in the best mattress for your sleep style or keeping your bedroom at the optimum temperature, you may be wondering if these efforts will be derailed if you're watching TV in bed.

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