The New Trend Promising Better Sleep: Sleeping with Socks

Social media platforms have the power to turn simple habits into popular trends, and "sleepmaxxing" is the latest example—a concept that highlights the importance of quality sleep through various methods. One of the main habits the trend promotes is sleeping with socks. While many of us may be put off by the idea of wearing socks in bed, there is scientific justification for giving this current trend a chance.

Surprisingly, socks don’t keep your body temperature high; rather, they do the opposite. As we become tired, our body temperature gradually decreases, signaling that it's time to sleep. When we wear socks, a process called distal vasodilation occurs, meaning blood flows to the hands and feet. Thus, instead of warming the feet and raising the overall body temperature, which might seem logical, the body’s core temperature actually drops.

Warming the feet sends signals to the brain to lower the body’s core temperature, indicating it’s time to rest. Additionally, there is evidence suggesting that people who wear socks to bed sleep more deeply and for longer periods.

Other recommended strategies for maximizing sleep vary depending on the social media platform you’re viewing. The tips include:

• Taping the mouth shut during sleep
• Avoiding drinks for two hours before sleeping
• Keeping a cool room temperature
• Ensuring a dark bedroom
• Using a white noise machine
• Not setting a morning alarm
• Showering an hour before bed
• Avoiding caffeine
• Eating kiwi before sleeping
• Taking magnesium and melatonin
• Using heavy blankets
• Getting 30 minutes of sunlight exposure daily
• Daily 30-minute meditation