A hot bedroom means less deep sleep and more waking. That comes from a review of how heat and cold affect the sleeping body. Evidence: decent Cold under warm covers doesn't break up sleep the same way, but it still affects the heart. Cool, not cold. Evidence: decent
There's no single best temperature. You'll see exact numbers online; the research doesn't give one. A practical test: cool enough that you want the covers. Evidence: worth trying
If you have a heart condition, don't sleep in a cold room in winter. The same review ties cold nights to strain on the heart. Evidence: decent
Same theme: Before bed
Before bed
Alcohol is not a sleep aid
If you drink, stop three hours before bed. On a bad-sleep week, none.
no timeEvidence: solid
Before bed
Melatonin is modest, not magic
Before you try melatonin, keep one wake-up time and get morning daylight for a week. If you still want it, ask a pharmacist or doctor first.
no timeEvidence: decent
Before bed
No caffeine after lunch
Last coffee before 2pm. Earlier if you're a bad sleeper.
no timeEvidence: decent