32.8% Can't Sleep

About 32.8% of adults don't get enough sleep, and the author is one of them. The main culprit behind sleep disruptions is blue light from screens, which can trick the brain into staying awake by signaling daytime and stopping the release of melatonin, the hormone that regulates the sleep cycle.

The author, who likes to read in the evening after work, sometimes as late as 10 pm, was using Samsung's built-in blue light filtering with Eye Comfort Shield on their Galaxy S25+. However, they weren't satisfied with the experience and wanted more fine-tuning and a more natural transition for nighttime reading.

The Twilight app, available on the Google Play Store and highly rated, offers custom profiles and fine-tuning of blue light filtering depending on the time of day. This feature was exactly what the author needed, as they wanted to reduce their exposure to blue light without completely stopping their nighttime reading habit.

Prolonged exposure to blue light increases alertness, making it harder to fall asleep. By using the Twilight app, the author hopes to improve their sleep quality, which has been a struggle despite improvements over the last few years. With a bedtime of technically midnight, the author is trying to find a balance between their love of reading and their need for a good night's sleep.

## Why it matters The stakes are high, as sleep disruptions can have serious consequences on overall health and well-being. By finding a solution to reduce blue light exposure, the author is taking a crucial step towards improving their sleep quality and overall health. The Twilight app offers a simple and effective way to do so, making it a valuable tool for anyone struggling with sleep disruptions caused by screen time.