For many, sleeping in the heat can be unbearable. “Bedtime is our body’s time to process, recover and repair, but it’s highly influenced by our body temperature,” says sleep scientist Lana Eyeington. But you can still sleep well during a scorcher – without blasting the aircon. Here’s how.
KEEP THE HEAT OUT
A stuffy bedroom can make sleeping impossible. Ideally, a room should be cool, dark and peaceful. “During the day, block out the heat from the sun by closing the windows and curtains.