Tim Phillips Show, 9/24/26

Break out the flannels and the pumpkins, fall has officially arrived. Decor and fashion aside, the transition from summer to autumn brings changes in weather and sunlight, which can both affect our sleep schedule and how tired we feel.

Sleep experts explain how fall can impact our sleep and the best ways to adapt:

Temperature changes can affect how long it takes to fall asleep. This time of year can have a lot of fluctuations in temperature, which can impact people’s comfort before bed, according to sleep expert James Wilson, known as “The Sleep Geek.” To fall asleep, the body wants to lower its internal temperature by around one degree, so cooler weather in the fall can make it easier for that to happen, and you may fall asleep faster. But if the temperature drops too much and we start to shiver and feel uncomfortable, sleep specialist Dr. Kat Lederle warns that could make falling asleep harder. She suggests having layers of blankets to make it simple to adjust as needed.

Shorter days and darker evenings can make you feel sleepier earlier - Longer evenings can be positive for sleep, Lederle says, as the body starts to release melatonin when it gets dark outside, but you might feel tired earlier than usual, so an earlier bedtime could help.

Darker mornings can make it feel harder to get out of bed - Lederle explains that because it’s darker for longer on fall mornings, the melatonin is released for longer, and that can make you struggle to shake off the sleepiness and wake up. Getting natural sunlight as soon as you can in the morning can help with the production of cortisol, which helps us feel alert.

Being less active can negatively affect sleep quality - During the fall and winter, people tend to go out less, socialize less and move less because it’s colder and darker, but as a result, our sleep can take a hit. Moving during the day helps build up sleepiness and research links long periods of sitting with reduced sleep quality, but getting out for some sunlight and movement may help you snooze better.

Changes in diet and eating patterns - We tend to eat heavier meals later in the evening at this time of year, and often crave comfort foods, according to Lederle, but those can take longer to digest and can disrupt sleep. The sleep experts advise eating on the earlier side and making sure you’re getting plenty of fiber during the fall.
Source: The Independent

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A new survey by Samsung reveals that people take an average of five selfies before choosing one they like. The findings:
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