What Your Bedtime Says About You with Professor Matt Walker
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Optimizing Sleep Environment for Night Owls
Reducing light exposure in the evening is crucial for night owls to signal the brain that it's nighttime and release melatonin, aiding in sleep regulation. In the last hour before bed, minimize light, avoid screens, and create a dark environment to promote drowsiness. Lowering room temperature by about one degree Celsius is essential for falling and staying asleep, especially for night owls whose core body temperature drop occurs during the early morning hours.
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