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1. Fear and Greed Index at “Extreme Fear”

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2. Small Cap Russell 2000 -16% Correction

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3. Defensive Consumer Staples Breakout to New Highs

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4. 20-Year Treasury Back to December 2024 Levels…10 Year Treasury Yield 4.20%

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5. Data Center Favorites….Vertiv Almost Cut in Half from Post Election Highs

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6. Solar Stocks New Lows…FSLR -50%

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7. TAN Solar ETF -60% from Highs

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8. Gas Prices Going Down Good for Inflation…Crude Oil Chart

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9. China vs. U.S. Global Trading Partners

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10. The Key Role of Temperature in Sleep Quality

Key points

• A cooler bedroom supports deep sleep by aligning with the body’s natural temperature drop.

• Ideal sleep temperatures range from 60°F to 67°F (15°C to 19°C) for optimal rest.

• Overheating at night can reduce deep sleep and increase wakefulness.

Via Psychology Today: When it comes to achieving high-quality sleep, factors like light exposure and noise levels often come to mind. However, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked variables is temperature. Research suggests that the temperature of your sleeping environment significantly impacts sleep duration and efficiency and the ability to transition into deep sleep stages. Understanding the relationship between body temperature and sleep can help you optimize your bedroom conditions and improve overall sleep health.

How Temperature Affects Sleep

Our bodies follow a natural circadian rhythm that dictates fluctuations in core body temperature throughout the day. About two hours before bedtime, the body begins to cool down, signaling that it is time to sleep. This physiological process prepares the body for the onset of deep sleep, which is essential for cognitive function, memory consolidation, and overall well-being.

If your sleeping environment is too warm, it can disrupt this natural cooling process, leading to fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings. Conversely, a cooler room can support the body’s natural thermoregulation, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

The Science Behind the Ideal Sleep Temperature

While personal comfort levels vary, scientific research indicates that most people sleep in environments that are too warm for optimal rest. Studies suggest that an ideal bedroom temperature for sleep falls between 60°F and 67°F (15°C to 19°C), though some research recommends a slightly broader range of 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

One large-scale study involving over 34,000 participants found that sleep quality tends to decline as bedroom temperatures exceed 60°F (16°C). Global data also indicates that sleep efficiency drops significantly in temperatures above 50°F (10°C). These findings suggest that even mild increases in ambient temperature can negatively impact sleep duration and depth. In fact, in the largest study of billions of sleep measurements from people in 68 countries, it was found that higher nighttime temperatures across the world are specifically leading to more trouble falling asleep.

Why Warmer Temperatures Disrupt Sleep

When the bedroom is too warm, the body struggles to maintain its natural cooling cycle, leading to alterations in sleep cycles and impaired sleep quality. Two of the major mechanisms include:

1. Increased Wakefulness: Excessive warmth can lead to frequent awakenings throughout the night, preventing deep and restorative sleep.

2. Reduced Slow-Wave Sleep: The body requires a cooler environment to enter slow-wave sleep (SWS), the deep sleep phase crucial for brain health and memory consolidation.

How to Keep Your Bedroom Cool for Better Sleep

If you struggle with overheating at night, there are several strategies you can implement to create a cooler sleeping environment:

1. Adjust Your Bedroom Temperature

• Keep the thermostat between 60°F and 67°F (15°C and 19°C) for optimal sleep conditions.

• Use an air conditioner or a fan to promote air circulation and maintain a consistent temperature.

2. Improve Airflow

• Open windows to allow fresh air to circulate, especially in cooler seasons.

• Position a fan near your bed for a gentle cooling effect.

• Use breathable curtains or blinds to block excessive heat from the sun during the day.

3. Choose Cooling Bedding Materials

• Opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton, linen, or bamboo for sheets and pillowcases.

• Consider using a cooling mattress or mattress topper designed to regulate body temperature. A smaller but compelling study investigated how overnight temperature regulation influences sleep duration. The results showed that manipulating nighttime temperature could lead to more than 20 minutes of additional sleep per night.

• Sleep with a thinner blanket or remove extra layers of bedding.

4. Wear Breathable Sleepwear

• Avoid heavy or synthetic fabrics that trap heat; instead, opt for loose-fitting cotton or moisture-wicking sleepwear.

5. Optimize Your Nighttime Routine

• While it may seem logical to take a cold shower before bed, doing so can be counterproductive. Cold exposure can activate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing alertness and making it harder to fall asleep.

• Instead, taking a warm shower or bath about an hour before bedtime can promote better sleep. This practice helps the body to cool down naturally by dilating blood vessels, leading to a gradual temperature drop that enhances sleep onset and quality.

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