Want to sleep better at night

Wearing socks before bed may help improve the quality of your night’s sleep, according to a new study.

In anticipation of going to bed, the body begins to conserve energy by lowering its core temperature.

At night, the body literally sends heat from its core to the arms and legs.

And cold feet interfere with this process, which ultimately disrupts the sleep-wake cycle.

This is because blood vessels constrict when it’s cold, which means the body has to work a little harder to cool down because blood pressure rises. But warming up the legs expands the constricted blood vessels, allowing more heat to escape through the skin, resulting in a drop in temperature.

According to scientists, wearing socks before bed can help keep your feet warm, and that’s what signals your body that it’s time to sleep. However, whether wearing socks before bed actually leads to deeper sleep may depend on the individual.

Some people find it uncomfortable to wear socks to bed, while others may not notice any difference in the quality of their sleep.

Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep or non-rapid eye movement stage 3, is an important stage of the cycle.

Each sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes, moving from lighter stages of sleep to deep sleep.

Experts suggest that we should spend 10-15% of each night in deep sleep. But many do not reach this crucial stage.

Sufficient deep sleep can prevent hormonal imbalances, improve cognitive function, and regenerate tissues, muscles, and bones.

Deep sleep also plays an important role in regulating emotions, mood, and behavior.

A 2007 study by the Netherlands Institute of Neurology (NIN) published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that people who wore socks in bed were able to fall asleep faster.

According to experts, if you spend less time tossing and turning and trying to fall asleep, it means you’re more likely to get deeper, better sleep.

But wearing socks to bed isn’t the only secret scientists recommend.

Buying a weighted blanket can help you wake up with more energy and in a better mood.

After all, weighted blankets provide gentle pressure that can promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety.

Evening sleep-promoting activities should also be started a few hours before bedtime, such as taking a warm bath, practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing, or perhaps reading a book.

Walking and being active in general can also help you sleep better.

Regular exercise is also good for physical health. However, it is best to avoid vigorous exercise before bed.

Christina DENISYUK.