Why you should be using a sleep every single night
On the benefits of wearing a sleep mask in bed
Jan. 24, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
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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