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Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Eye mask. Try it, it is fantastic.

Could you suggest one? Maybe one that doesn't uncomfortably push your eyeballs in

Tried maybe around 5 eye-masks in my usage of them during the last 7 years and the best one that does not fall off during sleep(mostly), does not let much light in and is comfortable: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002554825105.html?spm=a2...

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Eye mask. Try it, it is fantastic.

Could you suggest one? Maybe one that doesn't uncomfortably push your eyeballs in

Had good luck with this one. Stays pretty dark even during the middle of the day:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZHJMCQD/

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Ugh. When I was in jail I had to have a bright light shining on my face every night for five years. Cover the light and you went to the Hole.

At one of the jails I was in the deps would put the dayroom TV on at full volume all night long when they were pissed at us. between that, no pillows, and 3:45 AM breakfast, sleep hygiene isn't terribly valued in county

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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I even hate laptop/modem/smoke detector lights.

Eye mask. Try it, it is fantastic.

I find that the pressure on my head over the course of a night, even with the fairly loose mask, is very uncomfortable and disrupts my sleep even more than the lights.

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Could you suggest one? Maybe one that doesn't uncomfortably push your eyeballs in

As a generic statement, look for a silk sleep mask. While not often actually silk, they tend to be soft polyester and use fabric filler rather than near-credit-card-grade plastic. (I agree, I don't understand firm sleep-masks) In the photos (I know they're photoshopped these days), look for the mask to actually wrap around the user's face, and look for photos that show the same material on both sides (so you can see…

I have heard that, since polyester is carcinogenic, it’s unwise to have things in your bed or near your face for long periods of time that are made mostly of polyester. I would be a little concerned about a sleep mask sitting on my eyes and near my nose and mouth for 1/3 of my life.

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Ugh. When I was in jail I had to have a bright light shining on my face every night for five years. Cover the light and you went to the Hole.

The laws should be updated to include a right for dark sleep conditions, because we know now that this form of treatment is effectively physical harm.

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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Ugh. When I was in jail I had to have a bright light shining on my face every night for five years. Cover the light and you went to the Hole.

The laws should be updated to include a right for dark sleep conditions, because we know now that this form of treatment is effectively physical harm.

That would be nice. Proper nutrition would be great, too.

The Effects of Vitamin-Mineral Supplements on Serious Rule Violations in Correctional Facilities for Young Adult Male Inmates: A Randomized Controlled Trial

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0011128721989073>

Re: Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function

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> I don't use a set of blackout curtains, but I know several friends that say it makes a real difference. Maybe a year ago, I was planning on having a sleep study done. At some point in my 30s I stopped feeling like I was recovering when I slept. I decided, however, that there were some things that I could work on improving before having a sleep study. Most of what I addressed falls under sleep hygiene: Blackout curt…

Blackout curtains are great for sleeping, but I have trouble waking up and getting out of bed when the room is still completely dark (when it’s light outside in the AM). Recently bought some Hue smart lights to simulate sunrise with blackout curtains which is helping. Next up, motorized blinds that open at a scheduled time. (#firstworldproblems)

Accidentally set up android's new gradually lit screen alarm, and it really made waking up quite nicer. The kind of "oh wow, so simple yet so nice" feeling when it happens.
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