📰 Late-Night Scrolling Could Raise Risk of Heart Failure, Says New Study 📱💔
- MediaFx
- Oct 24
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Doctors are warning that scrolling your phone late into the night may do more harm than sleeplessness — it could increase your risk of heart failure over time, according to a new medical study. 🩺💡
💤 What Happened?
A new report published by Onmanorama Health cites cardiologists who found a clear link between poor sleep quality caused by nighttime screen use and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
The blue light from smartphones suppresses melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep, leading to irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure, and long-term heart strain.
Participants who spent over 2 hours on phones after 10 PM had significantly higher markers of stress and inflammation — both red flags for heart failure. 📊
🩺 Expert Insights
Dr. Asha Menon, a sleep specialist, explains:“Even if you think you’re resting while scrolling, your heart isn’t — it’s reacting to the light, the noise, and emotional triggers from what you’re watching.”
The study recommends a “digital sunset” — no phone use at least 1 hour before sleep — and creating a calm, dark environment to restore heart rhythm.
🔙 Flashback / Context
India already faces rising rates of sleep deprivation and heart disease among youth and professionals.
The rise of “doomscrolling” — endless late-night social media or news browsing — is linked to anxiety, irregular heartbeat, and poor metabolic recovery.
🧠 Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Those who follow the digital-curfew rule — better rest, lower stress, healthier heart.
Losses: Night owls glued to their screens — facing long-term health decline.
Healthcare System: Sees more awareness but rising cases of lifestyle-induced heart issues.
💬 People’s Angle
For Gen Z and working millennials, this hits home — late-night reels, games, and DMs may feel relaxing, but your heart pays the price for your thumb’s addiction. ❤️🔥
🌿 MediaFx Take
Technology connects us — but also exhausts us. 🧘♀️Your phone may recharge overnight, but you won’t — unless you put it down. Balance is the new luxury.
