American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Americans are 'Doomscrolling' at Bedtime, Prioritizing Screen Time Over Sleep
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
DARIEN, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release:
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Americans are 'doomscrolling' at bedtime, prioritizing screen time over sleep
Many Americans wind down their day with a scroll through the latest headlines, and that nightly habit may be taking a toll on their rest. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over one-third (38%) of adults say using their phone or . . .
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Americans are 'doomscrolling' at bedtime, prioritizing screen time over sleep
Many Americans wind down their day with a scroll through the latest headlines, and that nightly habit may be taking a toll on their rest. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, over one-third (38%) of adults say using their phone or . . .