Surprising Health Benefits of Using a Sleep Mask
Too much light in your bedroom? Using a sleep mask helps you avoid light exposure at night and can have a significant effect on your memory and alertness.
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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 p…
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