Why experts don’t always recommend sleeping with a fan on

Has anyone else noticed that it’s a little… warm right now? Like, really warm? And for many, this deep humidity can have a major impact on sleep – after all, having a bedroom that’s part-snooze station and part-sauna can be pretty uncomfortable. The obvious solution for sleeping in the heat? A fan! Right? Erm, unfortunately (and we hate to be the ones to break this to you) some experts are actually warning against sleeping with a fan on.

According to Sleep Advisor, sleeping with a fan on might not always be a great idea for health-related reasons, as although having a fan on will circulate air to make your room cooler and fresher, it can also circulate pollen and dust. Which isn’t ideal if you suffer from allergies, asthma or hay fever (which has also ramped up for many at this time of year).

“Take a close look at your fan,” the Sleep Advisor suggests. “If it’s been collecting dust on the blades, those particles are flying through the air every time you turn it on.”

Other reasons not to sleep with a fan on include the fact that it can dry out your skin, as well as your nasal passages, and if your nasal passages become too dry, Sleep Advisor warns that the body can produce excess mucous, making you feel all bunged up come morning time. Not ideal…

pregnant woman lying in bed has difficulty sleeping due to heat wave, she uses an electric fan in her bedroom

And then there’s muscle cramping. “People who sleep with a breeze directly on them may wake up with stiff or sore muscles. This is because the concentrated cool air can make muscles tense up and cramp,” the experts explain. “This problem is especially common for people who sleep with it near their face and neck. If you’ve been waking up with a stiff neck in the morning, it might be because of the constant breeze.”

On the flip-side, the article does point out that fans in the bedroom can work well for people as provide comforting white noise to help people drift off to sleep when it’s stuffy.

But if you’re prone to allergies, it could be worth trying other options like a cool flannel in a bowl of water near your bed, or sleeping on top of the covers with the window open. Happy sweating either way, folks!

Woman tries grandmother’s 1950s honeymoon wardrobe and people can’t believe how good it is

Ambler, Pennsylvania resident Maddy Bill, 27, recently shared an amazing family heirloom on TikTok. She unveiled in a video a suitcase that, 70 years later, still held her grandmother’s 1952 wedding gown. To ensure each piece of clothing was long-lasting, Maddy’s grandma, Marie D’Alessandro Donato, cleaned and kept them all.

As she tried on the antique gowns and jewelry, Maddy said, “This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” expressing her amazement. Maddy talked about her grandparents’ love tale and their honeymoon in New York City. Even though they were dressed simply, her grandmother treasured every second she spent with her darling “pop pop.”

After receiving a lot of attention from the public, Maddy thought about donating the clothing to next generations. Her goal is to carry on her grandmother’s tradition by highlighting the ageless attraction of fashion.

This endearing story highlights the timeless appeal of 1950s fashion while honoring the relationship between generations.

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