Too much blue light could be ageing us faster


Blue light from electronic gadgets can not only disrupt your sleep if used at night, but might also cause you to age faster if you're exposed to too much of it. — dpa

Too much screen use has been linked to obesity and psychological problems.

Now, a new study has identified a new problem, where a study in fruit flies suggests our basic cellular functions could be impacted by the blue light emitted by these devices.

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