Woman & Home South Africa

How to SLEEP in the HEAT

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 you sleep less than six hours a night,” says health psychologist Professor Mark Cropley. And in the height of summer, it can be even harder to drift off. So what can be done?

Drink MORE

“When you’re asleep, your body temperature can fluctuate by between 1 and 2°C, meaning you can lose up to a litre of water in your sleep, making you prone

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