Many people say they would feel naked without their cell phones. But a recent study says radiation from your cell phone could be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Dr. Holly Hannon is a local sleep specialist. She says, “Cell phones are disruptive for sleep perhaps because of radiation. I think there’s less evidence for that as the cause as opposed to just the social aspects of it.” The study sponsored by the Mobile Manufactures Forum shows people who use cell phones before bed take longer to reach deeper stages of sleep and spend less time in those stages throughout the night. “The fact that when people talk on the phone they’re talking about what’s going on in their lives and those are the types of things you ruminate on before you go to sleep and your brain doesn’t relax and go to sleep as easily,” says Dr. Hannon. She adds the best way to prevent sleep interference is to make a habit of keeping cell phones and computers out of your bedroom. “If you bring your laptop to bed to work then you brain doesn’t know if you’re at work or ready for bed. Shut your phones off an hour or so before bedtime and if you watch T.V. do it in another room so that when it is time for bed you go into your bedroom. It should be quiet it should be dark and it should be relaxing.” Research shows teenagers who are more likely to talk on their cell phones at night may see the most alarming side effects. Since teens need more sleep than adults a lack of sleep can cause mood swings, ADHD like symptoms, depression or a lack of concentration. Sleep specialists say a room with a cooler temperature is more conducive to a good night’s sleep.