Oh, lockdown—if you're not messing with our screen time levels, you're messing with our sleep. Thankfully, a doctor has recently gone viral on TikTok after sharing a super simple hack that could help anybody who is struggling to fall asleep—and it involves wearing clothing that you'll almost definitely already own.

Dr. Jess Andrade, a resident doctor with over one million followers, explains that although it's a divisive topic for some, she's firmly on the side of Team Socks In Bed. "So let’s talk about people that wear socks to bed," she begins her video (which has now been viewed over 19 million times). She goes on to explain, "Wearing socks makes your feet warm and this opens up the blood vessels that cool the body down."

As for how exactly this helps you sleep? "The body being cool tells the brain that it’s time for bed, so actually, people that wear socks tend to fall asleep faster. Dr. Jess, out!"

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If socks aren't your thing, other studies have previously suggested that soaking your feet in warm water before bed—or just running them under the shower for a few minutes—may also help you to doze off faster. It could also improve the quality of your sleep thanks to the same temperature-based theory.

From: Cosmopolitan UK
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 Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC’s Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women’s Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.