Because sleeping is the most important thing that we can do for our health that doesn’t require depriving ourselves of something, we are bringing you a series of sleeping tips. Sleep in a cool room (65 degrees or so or even cooler if you can stand it). Pile on another blanket or add one under the mattress pad rather than turn up the heat. Studies show that the cooler temperature helps your body get to sleep and stay asleep. You will also save on your heating bill in the winter. In the summer you can turn up the temperature a bit, sleep in light pjs or none at all, and use a fan to push cooling air over your body.

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