India, April 29 -- Ever found yourself scrolling endlessly before bed, only to realise you can't fall asleep afterwards? It may seem harmless in the moment, but late-night screen time can quietly interfere with how your brain and body prepare for rest. From disrupting melatonin production to throwing off your natural sleep-wake cycle, the constant stimulation from screens keeps your mind alert when it should be winding down. The more you engage with fast-paced content, especially at night, the harder it becomes for your body to switch into rest mode - making sleep feel frustratingly out of reach.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is shedding light on how prolonged screen exposure can impact y...