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5 Benefits of Sleeping Cool

Louis K.

Dec 11, 2017

Whether you are an adventurer, a writer, technician, or retired, everyone needs a great night sleep. But when it comes to getting a restorative sleep, most people only factor in their mattress and it's pressure-relieving qualities. That isn't the only way to find a restorative sleep, however. Maintaining the proper body temperature for a higher quality of sleep is just as important and is one of the key factors in waking up refreshed and being healthy.

The optimal temperature for the most restorative sleep is approximately 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures much lower or higher, and your body begins to spend its energy on regulating its core temperature while you sleep which means your quality of sleep goes downhill fast. Sleeping cooler has some surprising benefits to both your quality of sleep and your overall health.

1) Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Deeper

When the human body's temperature drops at night, it triggers the “hit the hay” response and there is nothing you want more in the world than to crawl into bed. This means you fall asleep faster, and the cooler environment will then lead you to sleep both longer and deeper.

2) Prevent Insomnia

One of the biggest causes of insomnia is the rising of body temperature during the night. Sleeping cool can help to prevent this rise of body temperature, allowing you to sleep longer and deeper, and in the case where you do wake up during the night, can help you fall back asleep faster.

3) Look More Youthful

The old adage about getting your beauty sleep was not far from the truth! Sleeping cool allows the body to release more of its natural melatonin which is one of our best anti-aging hormones. Melatonin also helps you to fall asleep and stay asleep, and our melatonin levels are also important in the body's ability to fend off disease.

4) Lose Weight

Sleeping cooler allows your body to produce more brown fat, which burns calories rather than stores it. This leads to burning more calories during the day (and night) and is a good boost to your metabolism. Not only does boosting our metabolism help shed those unwanted pounds, but preventing obesity also helps with those diseases that are linked to it.

5) Lower Risk of Metabolic Diseases

The increased metabolism and amount of brown fat in the body increases and regulates how the body processes excess blood sugar, which means that sleeping cooler can help lower your risk of diabetes and other diseases. As mentioned above, increasing the body's metabolism helps to prevent obesity, and with that, preventing the risks and diseases associated with it.

How Nolah Helps You Sleep Cooler

If you're a hot sleeper, you'll love the cooling respite of a Nolah mattress. We use the latest technology to regulate temperature through all four seasons. Features like breathable foams (Nolah AirFoam™), copper infusions (AirFoam™ ICE), and heat-dissipating covers (Tencel™ or ArcticTex™ fibers) help keep our mattresses crisp and cool in any climate.

Disclaimer: Nolah does not provide medical advice. All resources on the Nolah blog, including this article, are informational only and do not replace professional medical counsel. Talk to your doctor about any health, mental health, or sleep-related issues.