While the merits of making your bed are many, science may support leaving it a mess.

For years, experts have maintained that the morning ritual can help you sleep better, have more sex , boost productivity and reduce anxiety .

However, research suggests that an unmade bed might help you avoid one major nightmarish health concern.

The trapped moisture and warmth in beds allow dust mite populations to thrive. Krakenimages.com – stock.adobe.com

When a bed is made as soon as we leave it, the warmth and humidity we generate during sleep through sweat and respiration are trapped, creating a toasty microclimate that allows dust mites to flourish.

Among the most common indoor allergens worldwide, dust mites are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, humid environments, such as be

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