Our home can influence our health in many ways, including how well we sleep. You may have a headache and feel like you could sleep for another three hours. Here are a few changes you can make to improve your sleep.
◆ A study from St. Lawrence University in New York found that people with clean bedrooms usually sleep better than those with dirty and untidy rooms.
◆Get more house plants. Studies have shown that house plants help with stress. Also, plants such as lavender（薰衣草）and gardenia（栀子花）create smells that may help some people relax and sleep better.
◆Make your room dark. So if you want your body to know that it's time to rest, turn off the lights about an hour before bedtime. Your phone and TV screens should also be considered. You may also want to use dark curtains（窗帘）to keep any outside light from entering your bedroom.
◆Turn down your room temperature. So lowering the temperature before bedtime can help you relax and fall asleep more quickly. The National Sleep Foundation in the US says your bedroom should be about 16℃ to 19℃ for a good night's sleep.
A. Clean up your bedroom.
B. The body becomes cooler at night.
C. We should keep good spirits.
D. And they can lead to better sleep.
E. Do you usually feel tired when you wake up?
F. A large room helps us fall asleep quickly.
G. When light hits your eyes, it tells you to stay awake.
