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Sleeping n*ked shouldn't just be reserved for heatwaves - scientists claim it has a range of health-boosting benefits.
From
boosting male virility to reducing stress, it seems simply peeling your
clothes off before bed can cure all sorts of ailments and generally
just make life a bit easier.
1. It's literally the coolest thing you can do
The Los Angeles Sleep Study Institute claims that there's a direct link between insomnia and poor body temperature regulation.
Their
team of expert claims one of the reasons people wake up in the night
and struggle to drop off again is because they've overheated.
However, by ditching the threads, the body can better maintain its own temperature and you're less likely to wake up.
2. It helps combat heart disease
Getting a good night's sleep has been found to directly affect your chances of getting diabetes or heart disease.
Researchers
from the University of Warwick discovered that people who only slept a
few hours a night were more prone to incident-impaired fasting glycaemia
(IFG).
The
pre-diabetic condition means that your body isn't able to regulate
glucose as efficiently as it should, and people diagnosed with it are
more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and have a higher risk of heart
disease and strokes.
3. It's good for wannabe dads
A
2015 study concluded that men looking to start a family - or add to an
existing one - should not only opt for roomy boxers, but also sleep in
the nude.
Researchers tracked 500 men over a year, monitoring what pants they were wearing and their general sperm quality.
They
found that men who wore loose boxer shorts and slept naked had sperm
that was 25 percent less damaged than men who wore tight pants and kept
them on at night.
4. Less clothes = more happy
A 2014 study of 1000 Brits revealed that the less fabric between partners the higher their happiness level.
Researches found 57 percent of couples who slept in the nude claimed to be happy together.
This
was compared with 48 percent of pyjama wearers, 43 percent of women who
wore nighties, and 38 percent of people who wore onesies.
5. It's a stress-buster
The Huffington Post asked sleep expert Neil Robinson if there were any other benefits of stripping off before bed.
He said: "Sleeping
naked helps to decrease cortisol, increases the growth hormone and
balances melatonin, all of which work to reduce stress levels."
6. Your skin appreciates it
Sleep expert Neil also told the publication that sleeping naked is good for your body, inside AND out.
He said: “Sleeping naked can also improve circulation and can keep your skin healthier.”
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