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OUR ADDICTION TO technology can be affecting us in ways we might not have previously realised.

Or, if this has happened to you, maybe you are aware of the problem.

Many people watch TV as they fall asleep or text while they lie in bed at night, but these habits could prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep.

And most people already feel sleep-deprived. In a National Sleep Foundation study in the US, 63 per cent of those surveyed said they didn’t get enough sleep.

Check out this infographic, which explains how tech affects your sleep:

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You’ll probably do this in bed tonight… but you’re not alone

READ: The 12 stages of ‘going to bed early’

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Can't get a good night's sleep? Here's how technology is ruining bedtime

You’ll probably do this in bed tonight… but you’re not alone

READ: The 12 stages of ‘going to bed early’

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.