• Wellness
Oct 28, 2012 7:20 AM EDT
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Sleep: You're Doing It Wrong, But We Can Help

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Chill Out, Literally

Apparently there's an ideal temperature for sleep — a comfortable 67 or 68 degrees. "In a 24-hour period, your body temperature fluctuates and can vary as much as two degrees in a day. It’s at its max at 2 or 3 in the afternoon, then as you get close to sleep it starts dropping and you get that drowsy feeling," says Arand. So, do yourself a favor and turn down the thermostat when you're getting ready for bed. You'll sleep a lot better than you would if you left your room feeling like a sauna, trust us.

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