Sleep is important for a number of areas of our waking success.
It allows us to wake up and be refreshed and productive.
Thats why temperature is such a critical component of a healthy nights sleep, she added.
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Here are some other strategies that can also help you stay cool and sleep better in hot weather.
Cooling mattress toppers or pillows might also help lower the temperature.
But if its too warm, it may just exacerbate sweating and discomfort in an overly warm bedroom.
In that case, a mildly cooling shower may actually be better.
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