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.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• 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…