A simple trick to finally fall asleep

A simple trick to finally fall asleep

New York Magazine's "The Science of Us" has a solution for anyone who has trouble falling asleep: simply sleep with one foot outside the blankets.

Can this really work? According to spokesperson for the National Sleep Foundation Natalie Dautovich, the home remedy works because the feet contain special structures that link arteries to veins. When the feet are exposed to cold air, the blood cools and moves through the body, effectively cooling the body's core temperature. This is important because the body's temperature naturally drops when you sleep. Therefore, cooling your body before bedtime sends signals to your mind and body that it's time for bed.

Cool feet are so important for a good night's rest, that one study from 2012 showed that when you are sleep deprived, your feet actually heat up. Prevent sleep deprivation before it happens by following the advice of "The Science of Us" and sleep with one foot outside the blankets.