Feeling sleepy all the time in the summer? Here's why this happens

2022-07-15 09:42:16 / JETË ALFA PRESS

Feeling sleepy all the time in the summer? Here's why this happens

At first thought, you might associate summer, long days, and warm weather with fun, high energy, and good humor, but if you look a little closer, you'll see that during the hottest time of the year, no one is Such.

If we ignore the rare exceptions, which are mostly young people, most people feel tired and sleepy almost all day.

Why is that so? Why don't the sun and good weather give us energy and the will to do more? "When it's hot outside, the quality of our sleep decreases," explains Dr. Michael J. Bruz, a certified sleep specialist.

According to him, sleep follows the body's core temperature, which decreases in the evening, and since evening temperatures are quite high in summer, people tend to fall asleep and wake up more often during the night.

In addition, remember that any slightly more intense activity in the sun is exhausting. High temperatures, the doctor says, also increase the need to drink fluids, which can make people feel exhausted. To escape from this condition, the following steps will help you:

Moisture

First of all, stay hydrated throughout the day. The expert recommends that every day you start by drinking two glasses, up to half a liter of water.

sleep

One of the best ways to achieve more energy during the day is quality sleep. Bruz suggests keeping the optimal room temperature around 18 degrees. In addition, he advises to darken the room, but also to establish a certain rhythm when it comes to going to bed and waking up.

Flick

Maybe walking and exercising in the heat doesn't seem like an attractive proposition. To some extent you are right, because it is not recommended to tire the body in the heat. However, it is recommended that you maintain optimal physical activity.

 

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