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Science Advances: “Nighttime temperature and human sleep loss in a changing climate.”
Harvard Health Publishing: “Cold and flu warning: The dangers of too much acetaminophen.”
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: “The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.”
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.”
National Sleep Foundation: "The Ideal Temperature for Sleep"
PNAS: "Low ambient humidity impairs barrier function and innate resistance against influenza infection"
Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
You may want to change your sheets more often when you're under the weather.
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Your body temperature changes at night, so adjust your thermostat accordingly.
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Switch on your air humidifier at night for a more comfortable snooze session.
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Sleeping in an elevated position can keep you more comfortable when you're stuffy.
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Science Advances: “Nighttime temperature and human sleep loss in a changing climate.” Harvard Health Publishing: “Cold and flu warning: The dangers of too much acetaminophen.” Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: “The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.” National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.” National Sleep Foundation: "The Ideal Temperature for Sleep" PNAS: "Low ambient humidity impairs barrier function and innate resistance against influenza infection"
