How to sleep: Doctors shares simple sock hack that can help you sleep better and longer
A doctor has revealed how sleeping with socks on can improve your sleep.
This follows a number of studies pointing to the sleep-inducing benefits of wearing socks in bed.
For example, research has suggested that the simple hack improves your ability to get to sleep and the quality of your slumber.
But what's behind this effect? The working theory seems somewhat counterintuitive at first glance.
According to biomedical scientist Dr Biquan Luo, the key lies in warming up your feet to lower your core temperature.
"Warming the feet can have a positive impact on sleep for many people, primarily because of its effect in promoting lower core body temperature and relaxation," she told Fox News Digital.
As the doc explains, core body temperature is instrumental in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. "As we sleep, our core temperature naturally drops as part of our circadian rhythm," she said.
"This decline starts at the beginning of sleep and reaches its lowest point during the early morning hours. Decreasing the core body temperature helps the body fall and stay asleep."
A couple of studies support Dr Luo's claim. In one study, published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, six young males were randomised into groups: those wearing socks to sleep and those without.
Researchers recorded several metrics, such as sleep efficiency, total sleep time, number of awakenings, wake after sleep onset and average awakening length.
A questionnaire on sleep quality was obtained after awakening in the morning.
The results showed that in the group donning socks, the time it took to get to sleep was on average 7.5 minutes shorter, total sleep time was 32 minutes longer, the number of awakenings was 7.5 times smaller, and sleep efficiency was 7.6 percent higher.
"Feet warming using bed socks during sleep in a cool environment had positive effects on sleep quality by shortened sleep onset, lengthened sleep time, and lessened awakenings during sleep but had no significant influence on core body temperature," the researchers concluded.
Another research study demonstrated that warming feet for 20 minutes before bed reduces insomnia symptoms.
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Do you sometimes wear bed-socks? Will you consider wearing bed-socks?
I do find that if I'm cold they do help keep you warmer, and it's easier to sleep.
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39 comments:
Jan, I wish I could say this simple solution worked for me. I tried it a while ago after reading a similar study. Hopefully it will help others.
Have a nice day dear Jan.
When I was young I like to sleep in socks
For some reason I can't wear socks or even cover my feet when I go to bed.
I always have socks handy for use at this time of year, bed socks sound a good idea
That is so interesting. I don't wear socks to bed because I just love my toes to be free. But I have footless socks that I sometimes wear. they have no heel either,,just fits around the instep and really helps keep feet warm
Uy lo intente pero no puedo dormir con ellos. Te mando un beso.
Well, that is so interesting! I'm going to have to try that!
I wore socks for years. Now, I cannot find socks that do not bind my feet. Plus, they hang on flannel sheets. My feet get too cold to sleep or go back to sleep. But, extra blanket makes my feet sweat and then get cold again! I want to wear socks!
Regardless of the time of year, I wear socks to bed. Socks may or may not improve my sleep, but my bladder tells me when to wake!
It seems too good to be true. I'd have preferred a larger number of study subjects to increase reliability of results. Nevertheless, it's easy easy enough for anybody to give it a try.
Interesting. I like to be able to stick my feet out of bed in the night because they frequently get too hot. I am not sure I will try sleeping in socks...
I only wear them on the coldest of winter nights otherwise my feet become miserably overheated and uncomfortable.
Personally, I think my sleep issues have been with me since birth as I've never had good sleep patterns and nothing works.
Envious of all who sleep well! Debbie
Wearing socks to sleep often made me feel too hot
Great post! I agree on this: socks provide needed warmth. In winter I sleep with socks on.
We tried bed socks a couple of years ago, but my feet got too hot. Wearing bed socks is also supposed to improve sex, but I don't know how that would be verified.
Even better is a heated electric mattress pad. About $80 at WalMart website. Warms up the linens, and keeps free toes warm even as they get colder when we get older. Linda in Kansas
Good read, and having warm feet does help one sleep better.
I've always favoured bed socks on chilly nights.
Hurray! Your posts are showing up in my feed again!
what a reminder dear Jan .i used to wear double socks when winters were really cold some years back and i had issue of getting cold feet toes specially .double socks would help after entering into blanket
such winters haven't returned since some years
...I've never slept with socks.
I have tried to sleep with socks on only to kick them off during the night. Interesting piece Jan. I hope your week goes wonderful. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I like to wear socks to bed, I find it helps in general. Thanks for the interesting info.
Good idea, bed socks. Greets Caroline
I like the benefit that sleeping with socks on keeps my feet warm. :-) And I'll take those additional benefits, too. :-)
May try this. Thank you.
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I've never worn socks to bed but I'm going to give it a try!!
Hey Jan! ❤️ I have found this to be true for me. I now wear socks at bedtime every night unless I'm too hot and I sleep well. My husband doesn't wear socks to bed, and his sleep is not great. I sent him your post to read and he said he's going to try it. Who knows how many people will sleep better tonight because you posted this? Thanks, my friend! 🌞
Alguna vez me he puesto unos para dormir. Erán de esos cortos de verano y durmiendo se me salieron de los pies.
Ya probaré de nuevo, con otros más largos.
Yes I often wear bed socks, they help stop foot cramps too.
Very. interesting information. Not sure if I would like having my feet covered with socks while I sleep. My husband is always cold and has difficulty sleeping. I'll be passing this on to him. Makes sense.
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J.P. Alexander said ...
Uy lo intente pero no puedo dormir con ellos. Te mando un beso
Oh, I tried but I can't sleep with them. I send you a kiss
VENTANA DE FOTO said ...
Alguna vez me he puesto unos para dormir. Erán de esos cortos de verano y durmiendo se me salieron de los pies.
Ya probaré de nuevo, con otros más largos
I've sometimes put some on to sleep. They were one of those summer shorts and sleeping they came off my feet.
I'll try again, with longer ones
Jan, I truly believe in this principle. I always sleep much better when I wear socks to bed. Now I understand the reason why. Thank you for the reminder!
I sometimes go to bed with socks when it's really cold. However, I wake up and want those socks off after I warm up. But they sure feel good when I get into a chilly bed. Thanks for sharing.
I always wear socks in bed, my feet get cold! Can't say I've noticed a difference really.
i do know that if my feet are cold, I have trouble falling asleep..Putting on socks at that time does help
I am a pretty good sleeper year around but I will have to say when it is so cold in the winter I do tend to put a pair on at night to keep me warm
No duermo nunca con calcetines, pero tal vez tenga que ponérmelos algún dÃa. Besos.
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Teresa said ...
I never sleep in socks, but I may have to wear them someday. Kisses.
If my feet are too cold I find it difficult to drop off to sleep so yes, I do have socks at the ready when needed. They work for me :-)
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