Which Sleep Position Is Best for You?

The surprising impact of your sleep position on your well-being. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 68 | September 16, 2024 Is There a 'Best' Sleep Position? Your sleep position matters more than you might think. Your spine, hips, and even your sinuses depend on it! But this is different for everyone. Should you sleep on your side? Back? Stomach? It all depends on various factors. Learn more to find the best sleeping position for you. Learn More Sleep Quiz What sleeping position should people with GERD sleep in?   A. On their back B. On their right side C. On their left side D. On their stomach   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Find the Perfect Mattress for Your Sleep Position Imagine trying to get a good night's sleep on a mattress that's too soft for your back-sleeping habits or too firm for your side-sleeping needs. Choosing the wrong mattress can wreak havoc on your body, causing discomfort, poor sleep quality, and even chronic pain. We've done the hard work for you by testing hundreds of mattresses to find the best ones for every type of sleeper. Discover which mattresses made the cut and find the perfect match for your sleep style. Learn More Sleep Tip of the Week Did you know that animals, such as cattle and deer, naturally align their bodies in a north-south direction when they are eating or resting? Preliminary research shows that when people switch to sleeping in a southward-facing direction, their blood pressure lowers, and their sleep quality improves. Study Finds Night Owls Have 'Superior Cognitive Function' Compared To Early Risers You read that right! It's not what we would have guessed, but a new study of over 26,000 people from Imperial College London found that night owls (or wolves, if you know your sleep chronotypes), who stay up late and wake up late, appear to have greater mental acuity. This unexpected finding challenges the common belief that early risers have the upper hand. Learn More Quiz Answer The correct answer is C. People with GERD should sleep on their left side. This position helps reduce acid reflux and heartburn by keeping the stomach below the esophagus, allowing gravity to aid digestion and reduce symptoms.

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