The surprising benefits of sleep masks

By using a sleep mask at night, your memory and alertness may improve

Study participants were better able to recall events and experiences, and had improved reaction times, when they wore a sleep mask at night

Wearing a sleep mask enhanced participants’ ability to learn new information and form memories 

Use of sleep masks, as well as ear plugs, by ICU patients significantly improved subjective sleep quality

Exposure to light at night may increase your risk of cancer, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes

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