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    What's the best temperature for sleep?
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Sleep Medicine & Psychiatry Professional
    Alex Dimitriu, MD is the Owner of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, a clinic based in the San Francisco Bay Area with expertise in psychiatry, sleep, and transformational therapy. Alex earned his Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine's Sleep Medicine Residency Program in 2010. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine.
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Sleep Medicine & Psychiatry Professional
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    In my experience, most people prefer the mid-60's on the thermostat. It's totally a matter of personal preference, though.
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    Why do so many people like to sleep when it's colder?
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
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    Alex Dimitriu, MD is the Owner of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, a clinic based in the San Francisco Bay Area with expertise in psychiatry, sleep, and transformational therapy. Alex earned his Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine's Sleep Medicine Residency Program in 2010. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine.
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    If you really think about it, we're all just evolved cave-people. That means we need a cool, dark, and cozy environment to sleep.
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    Why do I always wake up sweating when it's cool out?
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
    Alex Dimitriu, MD
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    Alex Dimitriu, MD is the Owner of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, a clinic based in the San Francisco Bay Area with expertise in psychiatry, sleep, and transformational therapy. Alex earned his Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine's Sleep Medicine Residency Program in 2010. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine.
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    Alex Dimitriu, MD
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    You're probably bundling up too much. If you throw a bunch of blankets over you, your body is naturally going to heat up.
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    I only sleep good when it's cold. Why?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
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    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
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    Research found that optimal temperature for optimal sleep is between 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. That is why you experience a “good” sleep during colder temperatures.
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    What do I do if I have trouble sleeping at night on cool days and warm days?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
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    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
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    Try to practice good sleep hygiene: avoid alcohol, caffeine, keep your bedroom dark and have consistent bedtimes.
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