How to SLEEP in the HEAT
Jul 04, 2019
4 minutes
WORDS ELEANOR VOUSDEN
How well do you sleep? Recent research found that one in four of us struggle to sleep in the heat, which has subsequent effects on daily life*. ‘A staggering 700 of the body’s genes, including those that control the immune system, are affected if someone sleeps less than six hours a night,’ says health psychologist Professor Mark Cropley, from the University of Surrey. And in the height of summer, it can be even harder to drift off. So what can be done?
Drink MORE
‘When we’re asleep our body temperature can fluctuate between 1-2C, meaning we can lose up to a litre of water in our sleep, making us prone to headaches upon
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days