The single biggest return on effort for better sleep, Johnson said, is to avoid all electronic screens starting an hour before bedtime. Keeping one’s bedroom cool and dark, showering to cool down and wash off pollen, and drinking plenty of water can help.īut people can be their own worst enemy when it comes to a good night’s rest, according to Cameron Johnson, MD, a psychiatrist at Loma Linda University Health. As if the heat weren’t enough, late sunsets, dehydration and pollen allergies can all make sleeping difficult in the summer months.
