Beyond the obvious sleep-wreckers like bad hotel beds and booze, a lot of things stand between you and a good night's rest. Here are 10 surprising factors that might be keeping you from catching a solid 8 hours a night.
Sleep Saboteur #1: A hot bed
Sure, during sex you want things to heat up. The rest of the time, though, you should keep your cool. Keeping your thermostat between 68° and 74°F promotes solid slumber, says psychiatrist and sleep specialist Tracey Marks, MD, the author of Master Your Sleep. Your body clock regulates your core temperature, and its fluctuations tell you when to sleep and when to wake up, she says.
