Unmasking the Mask: A Comprehensive Exploration of Sleep Masks and their Impact on Sleep Quality
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Mask, Sleep Masks, Sleep QualityAbstract
For reasons we only partially understand, sleep is vitally necessary to human well-being. As such, factors that influence sleep quality have garnered increased attention in recent years. One such factor is the use of sleep masks. In general, sleep masks are used to block out light, as therapeutic masks to promote relaxation and treat illness, and as fashion accessories. This essay reviews the existing literature on the use of sleep masks. It also includes a preliminary survey that addresses the attitudes and habits of individuals who use sleep masks.
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