Put Your Phone Down By 10pm To Boost Mood

If you’re scrolling on your phone past 10pm at night, you might be heightening your risk of mood disorders.

If you're scrolling on your phone past 10pm at night, you might be heightening your risk of mood disorders.

A new study by the University of Glasgow has found a disrupted 24-hour body clock, typically caused by things like checking Facebook at midnight or getting up to make a cup of tea in the middle of the night, could increase your risk of depression and bipolar disorder. It was also associated with decreased happiness and health satisfaction, and a higher risk of reporting loneliness.

Are you a late-night social media scroller?
Are you a late-night social media scroller?
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