April 2018 PMID 29699592

Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment.

Yelin Ko, Joo-Young Lee

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The discussions reveal general support and interest in the research, with comments like 'I'll try it tonight!' and references to scientific studies emphasizing reduced sleep latency. The tone varies from skepticism to enthusiasm, reflecting a mix of cautious interest and practical application, indicating that this publication has influenced the social discussions around sleep practices.

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Most discussions support the findings, with several referencing scientific studies that show positive effects of wearing socks for sleep.

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Abstract in brief

The study found that wearing bed socks to warm the feet during sleep in a cool environment improved sleep quality by reducing sleep onset time, increasing total sleep time, decreasing the number of awakenings, and boosting sleep efficiency.
Participants wearing bed socks maintained higher foot temperatures and a better distal-proximal skin temperature gradient, which are linked to better thermoregulation during sleep.
Despite these physiological improvements, there were no significant differences between the sock-wearing and control conditions in heart rate, core and skin temperatures, or subjective sleep quality assessments.

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Nobuhiro Ariyoshi MD

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Pat Sweeney

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Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment - PMC -As a way of helping to sleep in winter, methods of warming the feet through footbaths or heating pads before bedtime are tried. In https://t.co/9DLxvGB16w

Feb 9, 2025 · 929 followers View post →

ミナるでぃ

@minato_sngw · X

RT @WrongAccept: Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment (DOI:10.118…

Mar 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 84 followers View post →

NOIA501

@NOIA501 · X

RT @WrongAccept: Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment (DOI:10.118…

Mar 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,199 followers View post →

Nanashi

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Mar 5, 2024 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 993 followers View post →

Marilyn Schlitz, PhD

@MarilynSchlitz · X

Do you wear Socks to bed? Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment - PubMed https://t.co/MX7npzjJh1

Jan 3, 2024 · 1 like · 13,858 followers View post →

JV Hodgkins, MTS, BSN, RN

@les_variables · X

Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment - PMC I will try it out tonight! https://t.co/czoqTMrO0M

Nov 1, 2023 · 144 followers View post →

AGM9736

@AGM9736 · X

@celiabg8 @_saraabarcaa @CristianBilba12 Este es el primer artículo científico que he encontrado

Sep 30, 2023 · 1 like · 116 followers View post →

Hendrawicaksn

@hendrawicaksn · X

https://t.co/KPml1PoaHH linknya

Aug 8, 2023 · 53 followers View post →

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@guardian_xcu · X

@la_divafabula Und noch 'ne Studie aus Korea mit ähnlichen Ergebnissen: https://t.co/SBN7qbBF7Y 2/2

Dec 20, 2022 · 2,312 followers View post →

gigglesfi@bsky.social

@Giggles_FI · X

@Snoozedanger @Puddingbrummse1 Die Wissenschaft sagt inzwischen, dass Socken im Bett förderlich sind für guten Schlaf. Falls es die Frau Mutter interessiert ;-) https://t.co/RtaCU7IfHG https://t.co/kP7K260fAd

Dec 15, 2022 · 1 like · 460 followers View post →

けけ

@jouhou_blackeye · X

睡眠と足の温度との関連かな。寒いしこういうのが気になりますね… https://t.co/TjcPrppE5h

Dec 14, 2022 · 13 followers View post →

Ty Magnin

@tymagnin · X

Widely unappreciated sleep science here...

Nov 28, 2022 · 1,484 followers View post →

Tom Vierhile

@TomVierhile · X

Sleep study referenced here that says wearing socks to bed can lead to faster, better sleep is from 2018 on a grand total of 6 research subjects. That’s right - 6 people. Garbage research. https://t.co/7mM3gDu22G https://t.co/1FTvK18XsI

Oct 15, 2022 · 931 followers View post →

Ben Ford

@BenAJFord · X

Wear some socks • Wearing socks to bed might help you fall asleep faster • It will also help regulate your body #temperature Source: https://t.co/7hVLmA9nAq (3/8)

Aug 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 105 followers View post →

Willong

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@Julgane En cherchant rapidement y en a deux dont celle que j'ai cité : https://t.co/qOwG0K3wvu https://t.co/pvi3teqHgz

Feb 5, 2022 · 1 like · 4,721 followers View post →

goodatchess

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Ruhi Snyder| systems deconstructionist| Advocate

@RuhiSleep · X

@TshweuMoleme Without. It has been noted that wearing socks to bed helps lower body temperature & that helps with better sleep efficiency. Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment https://t.co/L6WAYXXatV

Sep 28, 2021 · 1 like · 998 followers View post →

What? Me?

@suddenoutbreak · X

@sweetjesus2000 It wasn't a large study, but initial results showed that people fell asleep faster and stayed asleep longer with socks on. https://t.co/TO8jAFZsi7

Sep 22, 2021 · 514 followers View post →

Горизонт планирования завален

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RT @neonick_ru: Пруфы: https://t.co/opt6FJtATP https://t.co/2NIThf4qPe https://t.co/C1KDPOFQrp

Sep 5, 2021 · 1 share · 108 followers View post →

What? Me?

@suddenoutbreak · X

@Sean_1968 @Bettysopinions @OGPoutyMcgee There was a study a few years ago about it leading to better sleep. "Sleep-onset latency was on average 7.5 min shorter, total sleep time was 32 min longer, the number of awakenings was 7.5 times smaller." https://t.co/TO8jAFHRqz

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 like · 514 followers View post →

S Faiz

@sfaiz212 · X

@HSnyderMD @gbosslet Wow! This has been studied @HSnyderMD ! Maybe your son is onto something @gbosslet

May 14, 2021 · 4 likes · 4,298 followers View post →

DrFire

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@menchubasquero Ko Y, Lee JY. Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment. J Physiol Anthropol. 2018 Apr 24;37(1):13. doi: 10.1186/s40101-018-0172-z. PMID: 29699592; PMCID: PMC5921564.

Apr 19, 2021 · 1 like · 260 followers View post →

Sel

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@aledellagiusta Fonte: https://t.co/rBmP4B1q5o

Mar 18, 2021 · 34 followers View post →

John Allspaw

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@SteveSmith_Tech Science says otherwise, Steve: https://t.co/p1LDUhrrYT

Mar 4, 2021 · 5 likes · 25,719 followers View post →

Alles Mooi

@AllesMooi · X

Read the link and learn why the new trend in sleeping with socks. You can doubt the findings, but for the price of a pair of socks its worth trying yourself. https://t.co/s2QYddpGfo #sleep #natural #LoveTheWalk https://t.co/WBuaTvmUBf

Mar 23, 2020 · 3 followers View post →

Mikki Williden PhD

@MikkiWilliden · X

Super uncomfortable, but apparently effective! Effects of feet warming using bed socks on sleep quality and thermoregulatory responses in a cool environment. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/Hqpd1psTn4

Feb 14, 2019 · 1 like · 2,240 followers View post →