Evening Standard

Is it really better to sleep in a colder room?

Source: Ketut Subiyanto

An expert has issued a warning about sleeping in warm rooms, saying it can be detrimental to health.

Since it’s World Sleep Day, we thought we would dive into the problem.

Although bills will soar if the heating stays on through the night, the real problem with sleeping in warmer rooms is related to our bodies.

Doctor Elizabeth Hawkes told to the eyes because heating in the air evaporates the water in it, creating a dry atmosphere.

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