We tend to sleep less in summer due to the extra daylight hours.

Sleep doctors share tips for getting your best summer sleep.

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Hes the director of Duke Universitys Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and Mattress Firms sleep-health expert.

Light plays a big role in regulating ourcircadian rhythm(the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle).

Be mindful of your artificial light exposure.

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Use the extra daylight hours of summer to be more physically active.

To feel the benefits, Dr. Kansagra suggests doing at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day.

Drop the temperature in your bedroom (and your body).

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And according to Dr. Kansagra,taking a warm shower before you sleepcould help, too.

Another way to quicken that temperature-drop process?Sleep fully nude.

Take some time OOO.

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