To enhance sleep quality, maintaining the right room temperature is crucial. Dr. Kelvas explains that if a room is too hot or too cold, “the body struggles to regulate hormones,” which can lead to sleep disturbances.
The Sleep Foundation recommends keeping the room temperature between 60 °F (15.5 °C) and 68 °F (20 °C) to support the body’s natural temperature regulation.
Temperature significantly affects sleep stages. About two hours before falling asleep, the body’s core temperature begins to drop, signaling that sleep is approaching. Dr. Valerie Cacho emphasizes that a cooler room “boosts melatonin production,” the hormone that aids sleep.
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