Depending on your corner of the internet, you might have seen people swearing by this new sleep hack, mouth taping.People claim they’re better rested, have better breath and stronger jawlines – all because they force themselves to breathe through their noses overnight.Norman and Tegan tackle this taping trend with an N=1 experiment, and a look at the relevant research.References:Mouth taping: a little less conversation, a little more action, please!Effect of mouth taping at night on asthma control--a randomised single-blind crossover studyThe Impact of Mouth-Taping in Mouth-Breathers with Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary StudyThe Role of the Nose in Sleep-disordered BreathingAcute nasal breathing lowers diastolic blood pressure and increases parasympathetic contributions to heart rate variability in young adultsNocturnal mouth-taping and social media: A scoping review of the evidence

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