NHe last years, the so -called “Sleep Hacks” have become protagonists on social media, promising to improve the quality of sleep and fall asleep with a few simple gestures. But do they really work? To answer is the annual report Sleep Around the Worlddrawn up by the app “Sleep Cycle”, one of the most used sleep trackers in the world. The study analyzed data from over a million users to examine the effectiveness of these trends. Michael Gradisar, head of Sleep Cycle’s sleep science, evaluated five of the most discussed remedies for sleep and gave its opinion on Which are really useful and which, on the other hand, are only passing fashions.
How to fall asleep and sleep better: does Mouth Taping really work?
One of the most controversial remedies is the so -called “Mouth Taping”which consists of stop your mouth with an adhesive tape To reduce the snoring and dryness of the lips. Although Gradisar recognizes that, in some cases, the method may “work in part”, he warns to consult a doctor before trying it. Scientific research on adhesive tape for snoring is still reduced, despite some promising study. On the contrary, other trends such as “Grounding Sheets” (sheets that connect to an electrical outlet to “food” the user with the energy of the earth) have no scientific foundation, and Gradisar considers them a real myth.
Trends with some potential
Some trends, however, show some potential. For example, the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail”a non -alcoholic drink based on acid cherry juice, magnesium and sparkling water, which has aroused a lot of interest on Tiktok for its alleged sleep benefits. According to Gradisar, some of the ingredients of the drink, such as acid cherry and magnesium, can help fall asleep, but their impact is generally thin and not universal. Also the trend of “Digital detox”which advises to avoid the use of electronic devices before sleeping, has no significant effects on sleep quality, according to Gradisar’s research. In fact, the use of devices before going to bed does not interfere significantly with sleep, as long as A regular time for rest is maintained.
The “sleep divorce”: because it is good to sleep separately
Finally, the “Sleep divorce”, that is, the habit of sleeping in separate beds, He is gaining popularity as a solution to improve sleep quality in couples and help them fall asleep. Gradisar supports this practice, underlining that disturbances such as movements, noises or temperature differences between partners can actually compromise rest. For those who do not find effective solutions with other methods, separating in sleep can be a valid alternative to improve the quality of rest without compromising the relationship. In general, Gradisar’s analysis suggests that although some of the most popular “Sleep Hacks” offer modest benefits, certainly they cannot be panacea for all sleep -related problems.
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