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Why wear a eye mask in bed?

On the benefits of wearing a eye mask in bed

Jan. 24, 2020 -

Over the past few weeks I have been experimenting with wearing a sleep mask in bed, blocking all light. Our bodies produce the sleep hormone, melatonin, in darkness. Living in an environment awash in artificial light, is therefore exactly the sort of thing that disrupts one's circadian rhythm. Can a simple mask help?

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The soft foam conforms to your face for maximum comfort and darkness
The soft foam conforms to your face for maximum comfort and darkness
Wearing a sleep mask, you can see the mask takes the shape of my head
Wearing a sleep mask, you can see the mask takes the shape of my head
Heart rate graph shows a near flat line, very close to my minimum rate (collected with Biostrap)
Heart rate graph shows a near flat line, very close to my minimum rate (collected with Biostrap)
The Mindfold sleep mask: total darkness with your eyes open
The Mindfold sleep mask: total darkness with your eyes open
The mask is flexible, enabling a comfortable fit
The mask is flexible, enabling a comfortable fit
Effects of a nap during the day: around 2pm you'll notice a steady decline in heart rate
Effects of a nap during the day: around 2pm you'll notice a steady decline in heart rate

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