Too many of us take sleep for granted. There are whole social media communities that pride themselves on “Team No-Sleep,” but sleep is a great thing! It is the time our body gets the rest it needs. No matter what age we are, sleep is essential.

It’s a good idea to make your sleeping space cozy, but a good night’s sleep is going to depend on more than purchasing comfy mattresses. Room temperature plays a significant role in our quality of sleep, too. Science has concluded: the colder the room, the better.

When it comes to your health, sleep plays an important role. While more sleep won’t necessarily prevent you from getting sick, skimping on it could adversely affect your immune system, leaving you susceptible to a bad cold or case of the flu.  To keep yourself sniffle-free this season, here’s what you need to know.