The Incredible Potential of the Latest Technological Developments to Improve Our Sleep Health
One of the most promising ways in which individuals can improve their sleep health is through the use of the latest technological developments. Nowadays, there are numerous commercially available and affordable devices on the market. These devices can help to increase the duration and quality of sleep at night.
AI Powered Sleep Tracking Devices Providing Valuable Personalized Feedback
A prominent example of such a technological development includes sleep tracking devices. These devices can accurately track an individual’s sleep and circadian rhythm. These tracking devices vary from basic to very advanced systems which can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used to provide valuable feedback and specific sleep health related recommendations. Furthermore, they can even be linked to other in-home networked devices like thermostats and lighting.
The high-level tracking systems use machine-learning algorithms. Over time they will be able to determine the best time to wake up. Additionally they will be able to establish the ideal bedroom temperature for each family member. In time, it will be possible to link this device with an in-home thermostat. Consequently, it will be possible to create a custom-made thermal sleep environment. This environment will be personalized to the circadian rhythms of each family member in their respective bedroom.
High-Tech Adjustable Lighting Improving Our Sleep Health
Managing your light exposure correctly throughout the day is crucial for maintaining and stabilizing your internal clock. Nowadays there are new types of high-tech lighting systems on the market. These allow you to adjust the coloring and intensity of the light they emit. These advanced light bulbs are equipped with various filters which are able to alter the wavelength of the light produced. They range from strong blue light to warm yellow colors which are less harmful to the production of melatonin. Once installed throughout our homes, they can be connected to the home network and paired with an advanced sleep tracking system. Consequently, these high-tech adjustable lights can significantly improve our sleep health and can reduce insomnia.
Synergy of Both Technologies For Maximum Effectiveness
In the near future it will be possible to interconnect these high-tech adjustable lighting with the advanced sleep tracking devices. This can prove to be a game changer for our sleep health. As the evening progresses, the advanced tracking system will be able to gradually adjust the brightness and wavelength of these lights. As a result an optimal environment to facilitate the transition towards sleep in our home can be created automatically. This would be achieved by dialing down the harmful blue light emitted by the various LED devices in our evening environment. This technological finetuning will occur seamlessly and in accordance with the natural sleep-wake pattern(s) of the inhabitant(s).
In the morning the opposite can be done. The smart tracking system will be able to saturate our indoor environment with powerful blue light. This will shut off any lingering melatonin in our body. Consequently, this will help us wake up faster and be more alert. Additionally, this will allow us to start the day with a better mood, every single morning.
Seamless and Automatic Shifting of Our Internal Clock When Needed
These smart tracking systems can also prove to be beneficial to gradually move an individual’s’ sleep-wake rhythm. For example, this technology could be synchronized with your calendar. Consequently, it would be able to anticipate an unusually early morning meeting in the next week. The system would then gradually begin shifting your circadian rhythm to a slightly earlier bed and rise time in the days before. Consequently, the early-morning rise on that specific day will not be as miserable and detrimental for your health.
Additionally, this function would be very beneficial if an individual is required to travel to a different time zone. The sleep tracking system would be able to automatically prepare the individual for optimal functioning in the upcoming time zone, by gradually shifting the circadian rhythm. Therefore, this will effectively reduce or prevent the harmful symptoms of jet lag.
More information and examples of the latest and most promising high tech sleep devices can be found on the Sleep Tech and Bedroom pages.