As temperatures soar tempers can also flare about how you choose to keep yourself cool at night. Is there evidence that supports one argument over another?
Yesterday, I was talking to a friend who said for them to be able to get a good night's sleep they have the air conditioner set to 70°, the ceiling fan on, an oscillating fan on by the bed, and their window A/C unit set to 65°. While I like to sleep cool, that seems a little extreme to me!
Online searches about odd dreams and sleep deprivation have shot up during our Shelter in Place Order. Google searches have skyrocketed to over 200% in the last month.
Duke researchers examined 210 middle-aged men and women, and they discovered that for women, poor sleep leads to high levels of psychological distress and depression.