Exclusive | Top 5sleeptrends revealed heres which ones actually work

Time to give these so-called sleep hacks a rest?The team behind the sleep tracker Sleep Cycle crunched data from over 1 million global users to determine the social media slumber shortcuts that have gone viral.The Sweden-based company recently released the results as part of its annual Sleep Around the World report.“This year’s trends have definitely been an interesting mix of old and new,” Michael Gradisar, Sleep Cycle’s head of sleep science, told The Post.“Let’s just say those of us who earn a living improving people’s sleep don’t use these,” he added.

“But some of these trends do highlight just how far people are willing to go in search of better sleep.”Gradisar evaluated five of these popular sleep habits and shared whether to toss ’em — or turn ’em into reality.Bed-er safe than sorry!Placing a small piece of medical-grade tape across the lips forces the snoozer to breathe through their nose instead of their mouth.The practice is designed to boost sleep quality by reducing snoring and dry mouth.

Some claim it even snatches jawlines and improves facial features, though there’s no scientific proof that’s the case.Gradisar said the method “kind of works” when lips are taped vertically but encourages consultation with a respiratory sleep physician before trying it.“While one small study has shown promising results in reducing sleep apnea severity with mouth taping, the evidence is still limited,” he wrote in the Sleep Cycle report.Conductive materials like silver or copper are woven into the fabric of this bedding, also called earthing sheets.The sheets are plugged into a wall outlet to create an electrical connection between the user’s body and the Earth.The flow of electrons is supposed to reduce pain and inflammation while improving circulation, energy and sleep.

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