Research Finds The Scent Of A Loved One Could Help Improve Sleep

Research Finds The Scent Of A Loved One Could Help Improve Sleep

“One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner’s scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness,” says author Frances Chen, Ph.D. “The sleep watch data showed that participants experienced less tossing and turning when exposed to their partners’ scent, even if they weren’t aware of whose scent they were smelling.”

The presence of a partner is calming, relaxing, and has been shown to give a person a sense of safety. With this study, researchers have found a way for those effects to be mimicked without the partner actually being present.

Next, the researchers are looking to continue this type of study with an experiment to see whether the scent of a parent can improve the sleep quality of an infant.

So, if you’re not spending the night with your significant other, don’t fret! A simple sniff of their old t-shirt could make it feel like they’re right at home with you.

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