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Over time, this can leave you waking up exhausted, with dull skin, irritability, and a mind that feels foggier than it should.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1861172\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The good news is that these effects are rarely permanent\u2014and very often reversible. Turning off devices 30\u201360 minutes before bed, keeping your room darker and cooler, washing bedding regularly, and sticking to a consistent sleep schedule can dramatically improve how you feel. You don\u2019t need fear to protect your health at night\u2014just more intentional choices about how you end your day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What truly worries sleep specialists isn\u2019t a cursed object on your nightstand\u2014it\u2019s the slow erosion of deep, restorative rest caused by modern habits we\u2019ve normalized. 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