Sleepmaxxing: What’s true, what’s suspect and what to avoid for better rest

Sleepmaxxing is a viral social media trend focused on optimizing sleep for health and productivity, with over 100 million posts. Dr. Anita Shelgikar advises caution, noting that while some methods like using red lights and cooling the room are effective, others like mouth taping and melatonin use are questionable without expert supervision. Weighted blankets and sleep trackers also have mixed effectiveness, highlighting the need for informed decisions in sleep optimization.