Wired?

ENERGY DRAIN: Computer and television monitors. Humans are photosensitive, like leaves on trees. “The bright light of a television or computer may stop our melatonin levels from rising to induce sleep because our body still thinks it is daytime,” said Lipman. A lack of shut-eye, of course, is going to leave you feeling zapped.

ENERGY BOOST: If you’re wired but tired at night, turn off your TV at 10 p.m. or earlier; at the same time, turn off your cell phone, handheld devices like BlackBerrys and iPhones and computers. “If you must keep them on, keep them as far away from your head as possible,” said Lipman.

source: Chicago Tribune Archives