sleep cool
By: Marshall Fornataro-Minnig, FAU Student
Sleeping is a necessary tool that leads to success in college. It allows your brain to rest, rejuvenate, and get ready for the next day. However, do you have trouble falling asleep at night? One key factor in contributing to a good sleep pattern is the temperature of the environment you sleep in. Studies have shown that a colder room helps your body reach a cool enough temperature to help achieve a deeper, restorative sleep.
Throughout the day, our body temperatures naturally peak and decline with the highest numbers taking place during the late afternoon and the lowest numbers come around 5 a.m. Sleep tends to begin when our body temperature drops. This means that a colder room can helps us to fall asleep faster.
For optimal sleep, your sleeping area should be 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature in your living area goes higher than 75 degrees or lower 54 degrees, it can cause you to feel uncomfortable all night. The main method to changing your room to a cooler temperature is of course through the thermostat. But if you share your thermostat with a roommate, try using a fan! |
A fan can be used to change the temperature in your living space more quickly than air conditioning. But, you should face the fan away from your head area as the constant airflow straight to your face can cause dryness, headaches, and even lead to becoming sick. Another helpful attribute of a fan is the white noise it produces. Some people tend to fall asleep faster when there is white noise in the background such as a sound machine or a fan. Using a fan can come with its own advantages and disadvantages, but it is an option to try and improve your sleeping environment.
Sleep is important to a healthy lifestyle and you should get the best quality of sleep you can. Lowering the temperature of your room can help ensure you will wake up and feel refreshed the next day. |
Need help falling asleep? Schedule an appointment with Ashley in Owls Care to discuss your sleep hygiene and sleep environment.
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