Name: 6 tips for better sleep
Uploaded: 2020-09-02T12:01:15Z
Duration: 5 min 28 s
Description: Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.

Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.

Matt Walker: 6 tips for better sleep

6 tips for better sleep

Initiating sleep and maintaining it requires a drop in core body temperature; aim for a cool room at around 65°F (18°C).

Exposure to light affects sleep; dimming lights and reducing screen time in the evening can enhance melatonin production.

Establishing a pre-sleep routine can ease the transition to sleep, akin to landing a plane rather than flipping a switch.