Do gamers sleep?

Do gamers sleep?

Do gamers sleep?

The mental stimulation of video games and the blue light of screens can interfere with sleep patterns and melatonin (the sleep hormone) production, so gamers don't feel sleepy at bedtime. However, the later they play, the later they wake which can impact on school or work.

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  • 2023-10-07 02:58:44
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How much sleep does a gamer need?
Do pro gamers sleep? A recent study among professional esport players showed a median total sleep time of 6:48 h per night over a period of 7–14 days (Lee et al., 2021), and another study reported median total sleep time 7:26 h per night (Lee et al., 2020).
2024-01-09 08:22:21


Why gamers cant sleep?
The mental stimulation of video games and the blue light of screens can interfere with sleep patterns and melatonin (the sleep hormone) production, so gamers don't feel sleepy at bedtime.
2023-08-03 11:54:23


What time gamers go to sleep?
If you're a young athlete, aim at the higher, higher end: 9-10. If you're a competitive gamer or pro gamer in esports, this is something you need to find out for yourself. Ideally, you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every night and morning. Even better, you go to sleep early, like 9:00pm early.
2023-03-22 01:47:25


How many hours do gamers sleep?
However, 51% of gaming respondents said that they have between 5 to 6 hours of sleep a day - missing an estimated total of 912 hours of sleep a year! It's alarming to think people could lose thousands of hours of sleep due to gaming habits – especially when compared to the health risks lack of sleep can exacerbate.
2023-01-08 16:33:22