Most sleep experts will tell you that the bedroom is not the place for a television. But according to sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus, a TV in the bedroom does not need to be forbidden. In fact, falling asleep to the television can have some real benefits.

Dr. Breus considers the TV "passive positive distraction," which means it can act is a source of white noise and help lull you to sleep. And some research actually shows that our brains tend to relax when we're comforted by a TV show or a voice that we find comfortable and soothing.

So in this video, learn about some of Dr. Breus's tips for having a TV in your bedroom, and how you can best accommodate a partner who DOESN'T want the TV on.

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0:00 Having a TV in the Bedroom
0:22 What the Experts Usually Say
1:08 Passive Positive Distraction
1:50 Psychological Comfort
2:29 Advice for Couples

😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.

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