Sleep tracking apps can cause stress for people with insomnia as they heighten awareness of sleep quality and monitoring, according to a new study.
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Researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway found that while providing insights into sleep habits helped some users, those with insomnia experienced more negative effects.
“The rapid development of sleep app technology requires the scientific community to keep up with technological advances,” said Håkon Lundekvam Berge, first author of the study at the University of Bergen.
He added that the research found that younger adults were more affected by the apps’ feedback, and they reported more perceived…