Doctors React to Sleep Routines: What Room Temperature Is the Best for Sleep?

Do you like a warm, cozy room with lots of blankets, or do you sleep with the air conditioning on full blast and a fan in your face? While everyone has personal preferences for what temperature helps them sleep, a cool room has been shown to improve sleep.

In this video, people confess what room temperature they prefer when sleeping, and healthcare providers share their reactions and give tips for better sleep.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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