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Do you always shiver in your bed in the winter? Then sleep experts have good news. Sleeping with socks on has several health benefits and can even help you fall asleep earlier.
For some people it is a regular thing to put on socks before going to bed, while others don’t want to think about it. But sleeping with socks on has many benefits, according to sleep scientists. For the chilly among us, it certainly doesn’t hurt to take a pair of socks out of the closet before going to bed.
Fall asleep earlier
According to sleep scientist Mike Gradisar, it can even help you fall asleep. “To fall asleep well you need warmth,” he explains in the American magazine PopSugar. “Some people get cold feet very quickly, so wearing socks in bed can be a solution for them.”
He does recommend choosing good quality socks, preferably made of wool. This fabric is warm, but breathes well. According to Gradisar, it is also important that the socks are not too tight. “This can have a negative impact on your circulation.”
Wearing socks to bed during menopause
Researchers from the American academic medical center Cleveland Clinic also see benefits in wearing socks while sleeping. For example, it can help reduce hot flashes during menopause because it helps regulate your body temperature.
It is also recommended for people with certain conditions, such as Raynaud’s syndrome. This is a vascular disorder in which the blood supply to your fingers or toes occasionally stops.
Risk of bacteria in your bed
Hygiene is important, Gradisar emphasizes. “As long as you change and wash your socks regularly before wearing them again, there is basically no problem.” However, when you get into bed wearing the socks you’ve been wearing all day, things are different. Then you run the risk of bacteria being brought into your bed.
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2024-02-18 11:34:06
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