‘Don’t take cold showers’ — how experts sleep better during a UK heatwave

The UK heatwave is showing no signs of letting up (Credits: Getty Images)

With a third heatwave in the UK bringing temperatures of up to 34°C , we’re in for some sweaty nights in the coming days, which could make sleep challenging.

‘A drop in heart rate and drop in core temperature are part of the process the body goes through when readying for sleep,’ explains sleep expert James Wilson (aka The Sleep Geek). ‘The hot weather impacts on our ability to do both.’

You’re probably already feeling sluggish from the summer’s weather, but as the he...