Fans, lukewarm showers, and watching what you eat and drink are a few of the many tips on how to sleep during a heat wave. And unfortunately, daytime naps and longer sleep on cooler nights did not seem to make up for that lost sleep, researchers found. Eating lighter, especially for the last meal of the day, can help set you up for better sleep, experts say. Sleep in the buff or choose loose, cotton clothing — avoid synthetics, which can trap heat next to the skin. “Your body temperature lowers after you leave the shower or bath as your body adapts to the cooler environment,” Dasgupta said.

Source: CNN August 01, 2023 05:19 UTC