Highlights

  • Wearing socks to bed keeps our body warm
  • It decreases core body temperature and helps us sleep better
  • It is advised to wear 100% cotton socks and avoid nylon ones

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Pros and cons of wearing socks while sleeping

While there are some benefits, keeping socks on while sleeping can have adverse effects as well. Here we have listed both.

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      Pros and cons of wearing socks while sleeping

      There has always been a debate about whether you should wear socks while sleeping or not, especially in winters. While there are some benefits, keeping socks on while sleeping have a few adverse effects as well.

      Benefits of wearing socks to bed

      • Wearing socks to bed keeps our body warm and prevents our feet from drying out
      • Wearing socks in bed increases blood flow to the feet which decreases core body temperature and helps sleep better
      • Wearing socks to bed improves blood flow to your feet and heals cracked heels.

      Adverse effects:

      • According to experts wearing socks which are too tight can be a barrier in blood circulation.
      • If socks are not clean, it can cause various skin infections
        The material of socks also matters.
      • It is always advised to wear 100% cotton or natural fibre socks and not nylon.
      • People who live in hot climates should avoid wearing socks
      • People with fungal infections or wounds on feet must also avoid it.

      Also watch: Blue rays from phones harmful for our sleep cycle; know what experts have to say

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