How to sleep better this summer

By Morgan Mandriota, June 16, 2023

Alex Dimitriu, MD, is double board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Below, he shares expert tips on how to sleep better year-round, especially this summer.

Q:          Everybody has different habits and preferences. What are the ideal, evidence-backed temperature and lighting settings for optimal sleep health?

A: Sleep loves a cave, so think cool, dark, and quiet. A drop in body temperature at night helps increase deep sleep, so set the thermostat low.

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