Body Temperature and Sleep

Introduction to the Concept

Huh, what about that? It all has to do with your body temperature. When your body is at the right temperature, you are more alert. When you are cold, you become sleepy.

Expert Opinion

“It’s a small adjustment that strikes a balance between too hot and too cold, and that can be the key to getting a good night’s sleep,” says a psychologist and sleep expert.

The Role of Feet in Thermoregulation

One of the reasons it feels so good to stick one foot out from under the warm, heavy blanket (even when your head and arms are already out in the fresh air) is because your feet are essentially built-in thermostats.