68% of Us are Not Sleeping and the Reason is Revealed
A cartoon shows a child looking at a mobile phone before going to bed, Research shows that screen time before bed can have a very negative impact on sleep quality.
It’s late at night or early in the morning and you’re awakened by a vibrating sound. Against your better judgment, you pick up your phone from the nightstand to see who is contacting you. It could be an emergency and someone needs your help. You quickly learn that it’s just a notification from the bank to let you know your statement is now available.
You think, “I’m awake, I should check my TikTok feed, but just for a couple of minutes. The light from your screen widens the pupils in your eyes to adjust to the brightness. You start to scroll through your feed, and before you know it your alarm sounds and it’s time to get ready for work.
You got almost zero sleep, and for what? It’s for something you could have seen after you got a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out every night in millions of homes across the country.
That “couple minutes” each night turns into hours and then days and weeks each year.
According to a recent survey of 1,500 Americans, shocking new research has revealed how Americans spend nearly 14 full days per year on TikTok. That’s two weeks of every year. That’s not even the most popular app. Facebook stats are even more jaw-dropping.
A study by MattressNextDay revealed the influence of smartphone apps on Americans’ sleep patterns. It uncovered the growing issue that’s affecting millions across the nation.
If you’re one of the millions, here are some key findings from their recent research that you may find interesting.
39% of Americans admit to being obsessed with scrolling through apps on their phones before bedtime.
Surprisingly, 56% of respondents believe that scrolling through apps helps them wind down. This is despite warnings from medical experts that say, in most cases, it does the opposite.
68% of respondents use their phones within an hour of going to sleep on a nightly basis.
Not only are we getting less sleep, it’s also interrupted sleep which compounds the problem.
Experts recommend avoiding these apps an hour or two prior to bedtime and switching to airplane mode during sleep time. If you do wake up, resist every urge to bring that phone to your face.
The 10 Most Entertaining Celebrities To Follow On TikTok
June 30 is Social Media Day. The internet is filled with tons of content that you can tailor to your interests. When it comes to celebrities, so many stars have multiple social media accounts across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. How can you possibly keep track of who’s active and actually engaging?
Well, look no further, as we have compiled a list of 10 celebrities who you absolutely need to follow. We have taken into account the number of followers, likes, and of course — the entertainment factor. After all, if you’re going to be spending any time on your phone, why not make your leisurely time one that is fun?
What Is Social Media Day?
Social Media Day has been taking place since 2010. It was created by Mashable as a way of recognizing the digital revolution that social media has had on communications around the world. Most people use social media on a daily basis, spending hours and hours on their phones, computers, and tablets. It is how we stay connected with friends and family far and wide.
We are able to make new connections that we weren’t able to before. We even get breaking news via social media now — even when it comes to tabloids that we would rather not even care to know about. There are a lot of people who also use social media as a business, with folks being paid for being social media influencers. They make money by sharing content or sponsored brands with their followers. Social media is what drives the world.
Take a look below at the 10 most entertaining celebrities you need to hit “follow” on the most popular social media platform, TikTok, right now.
The 10 Most Entertaining Celebrities To Follow On TikTok:
Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.
