Wellness Wednesday: Eye Masks 101

Summary

This episode discusses the benefits of wearing an eye mask while sleeping to block out light and improve sleep quality. The research shows that even small amounts of light exposure at night can be harmful to our health, affecting sleep architecture, insulin resistance, heart rate, and cognitive function. Wearing an eye mask can improve sleep quality and duration, reduce headaches, and help with insomnia. The episode provides tips for managing light at night, including getting an eye mask, making the bedroom darker, avoiding electronic devices before bed, and getting enough daylight during the day.

Takeaways

Wearing an eye mask while sleeping can improve sleep quality and duration.
Even small amounts of light exposure at night can be harmful to our health.
Managing light at night by using an eye mask, making the bedroom darker, and avoiding electronic devices before bed can help improve sleep.
Getting enough daylight during the day can offset the detrimental effects of light at night.

Chapters

Tips for Managing Light at Night
The Importance of Daylight for Sleep

HIGHLIGHTS

"Bedrooms are rarely as dark as they should be."
"Light exposure at night is associated with higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, obesity."
"Wearing an eye mask at night improves memory and alertness the next morning."

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Keywords

eye mask, sleep quality, light exposure, health effects, sleep disturbances, insomnia, bedroom darkness, electronic devices, daylight