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.

6 tips for better sleep

Consistent routines and simple tweaks to the sleep environment can dramatically improve both how quickly people fall asleep and how well they stay asleep. The brain’s 24-hour clock thrives on regularity, and even lowering bedroom temperature by just a few degrees can help. Avoiding screens and bright light before bed allows melatonin to rise, signaling the body that it’s time to sleep. Treating serious sleep disorders may require medical attention, but for many, small shifts offer real results.