How to sleep better when it's hotter than hell

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It's frustrating to find yourself too hot to leave. Being tired the next day is not the only consequence of a restless night. Helena Kubichek Boy, a Swedish psychologist and sleep specialist, says that lack of sleep can make you less sympathetic and more dangerous on the road, making you a candidate for type 2 diabetes, cancer and depression. <

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leave flannel sheets until autumn and winter, and choose cotton sheets when warm. (Image: Adobe Stock/Dusanpetkovic 1)

8. Pay attention to your bed and your own dress. You may like the comfort of flannel sheets, but they don't help you in summer. So choose natural fibers like cotton - whether it's your bedding or pajamas. & Dr. Stanley said: "They absorb water and soon dry out, so you don't feel sticky."

No. 9. Remove the electrical plug

< p> and keep the electrical plug on all night will generate heat. Although the heat is small, it's worth unplugging to help cool your room and home, says Karahan. (Bonus: Lower electricity charges!) She also reminded people not to use mobile phones and computers before going to bed. Blue light from these substances inhibits the production of melatonin (the signal of melatonin, the time when melatonin stops beating), and sleep becomes more difficult as the temperature increases. To help you fall asleep, it's best to keep the screen time to a minimum at the start of the restart. h3>10. For people living in multi-storey houses, it is better to sleep downstairs. The National Sleep Foundation says calories will rise and the next layer will cool. If you have a completed basement, you can also try to sleep there.

11. If all else fails, buy a fan. It's really the easiest way to keep cool, especially if you don't mind the noise. For some people, the white noise from fans actually promotes sleep.

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