A 2019 survey revealed that 65% of French people need a blanket to sleep, even in sweltering heat—for comfort or perhaps fear of monsters. Here's vital info: a too-hot bedroom dramatically raises your nightmare risk.
Dr. Neil Stanley, former president of the British Sleep Society, explained to the Daily Mail that high temperatures disrupt sleep, leading to bad dreams. Zombies haunting your nights? It's the heat's fault.
This sleep authority recommends a bedroom temperature of 16-18°C to help your body lower its core temperature by about 1°C. Miss that? You sleep poorly, your brain stays more active with prolonged REM sleep, producing vivid, memorable dreams—including nightmares.
Dr. Stanley's tips: cool your room, skip late-night meals (digestion heats you up), and opt for breathable linens or cotton sheets for better rest.
