The geniuses over at NY Mag made this video detailing how your feet help you sleep.
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The Science Of Us Sleep Institute says that sticking one of your feet outside of your blankets is a legitimate sleep hack!
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It all has to do with body temperature. When your body is hot, you are more alert. When your body is cool, you get sleepy.
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So basically, anything you can do to cool down your bod before bed will help you sleep.
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Turns out, the bottoms of our feet are the perfect tools for cooling down the body. They're hairless and contain vascular structures that regulate heat loss.
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So, how do you feel about this sleep hack?
I've been sticking my foot out of the blankets for years!Guess I'll try it tonight.F that. I like to wear socks to bed.
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So, how do you feel about this sleep hack?
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vote votesI've been sticking my foot out of the blankets for years!
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vote votesGuess I'll try it tonight.
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vote votesF that. I like to wear socks to bed.
