Let's face it, making your bed in the morning is just as much of a chore now as it was when you were a kid, but our parents taught us that this was meant to be part of a daily morning routine. It seems like such an unnecessary step — after all, the bed will be slept in again that same day!
But now, at least for the winter, you have an excuse to not make the bed.
Surprising new studies show that leaving the bed undone can actually lead to better health!
How can this be? After Daylight Savings Time ends, people tend to sleep more, and therefore spend more hours in bed. This can lead to an increased multiplication of bacteria, allergens, and viruses — especially if you're sick. In a moist environment under the sheets, these potentially cold-inducing agents thrive. But leaving the bed undone can air out the sheets, which would greatly reduce that growth in your sheets and your mattress.
This is good news for people who don't like making their beds in the morning. Now they have an awesome reason to put off the chore, even if it's only for the winter months!
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