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The deep connection between temperature and melatonin. Why do we sleep better in a cool

room? As melatonin increases, your body naturally cools down. This cooling is

not a side effect. It is a requirement for deep sleep. When your core temperature drops by about 1

degree Celsius, it signals that energy can shift away from alert muscles and into

brain repair. If your bedroom is too warm or if you exercise heavily right before bed,

your temperature stays elevated and the melatonin's signal weakens. You might fall asleep,

but wake up several times without knowing why. In contrast, if your environment

supports cooling, light clothing, a ventilated room, or a brief cold shower,