The following advice highlights strategies for creating a better sleep environment that will provide you with the best chances for a full and rejuvenating night's sleep.
Your bedroom should be quiet and relaxing. Unwelcome noise or light, an uncomfortable or worn-out mattress and foundation, or a room that's too warm or too cool can prevent you from
getting the sleep you need. There's no reason to settle for anything less than perfect sleep. Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary.
Is your bedroom conducive to a good night's sleep?
These four factors can make a difference:
• Mattress and Foundation. Be sure your mattress and foundation meet your needs for both comfort and support. If you sleep with a partner, your mattress should also allow you both enough space to move easily.
• Light. Light is one of the body's most powerful time cues. The rising sun can wake up the brain long before the alarm goes off. A dark room is the most conducive for sleep – day or night.
• Noise. Sudden, loud noises from inside or outside the home can disrupt sleep. Steady, low sounds, such as the whir of a fan or air conditioner, are soothing because they help block out distracting noises.
• Temperature. The ideal bedroom temperature is 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 18 degrees Celsius). A room that's too warm or too cool can disrupt comfortable sleep.
Source: The Better Sleep Council