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Back, side, fetal, starfish—each position comes with a tradeoff. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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Hi There, Your sleep position plays a huge role in your spinal alignment, breathing, digestion, and even long-term joint health. While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, sleeping on your back or side tends to be best for most people, especially with the right pillow and mattress support! Curious about how your position stacks up? Find Out the Best Sleeping Position for Your Body Still sleeping the same way you did in your 30s? As we age, aches, stiffness, and circulation changes can make a big difference in how well we sleep and how we should be positioning our bodies at night. Watch the Video to Learn More Snoring isn't just loud! It's a sign that your airways may be partially blocked during sleep. Sleeping on your back makes this worse, especially if you have sleep apnea. There's one position that helps keep your airway open and reduces those noisy vibrations, and if you use a CPAP machine, adjusting your sleep position might make it even more effective. See Which Positions Help Reduce Snoring Spooning is cute until one person overheats or loses circulation. The secret? Start close, then sleep separately. Side-by-side with your own space can reduce motion transfer, improve alignment, and preserve sleep quality and intimacy. How to Sleep Well as a Couple Are you a starfish sleeper? A side-curled fetal type? Turns out, your go-to sleep position might say more about you than you think. From openness and emotional state to how you handle stress, researchers have studied how our bodies speak, even at night. Discover the Psychology Behind Your Sleep Position

Recommended Reads Could It Be Sleep Apnea?  Get Tested From Your Own Bed! With the Sleep Doctor's At-Home Sleep Test, you can get answers, plus one month of personalized sleep coaching ($200 value) for free! The Starfish Sleeper's Guide to Better Rest Sleeping like a starfish? Here's how to avoid neck and shoulder pain. Top Mattress Picks for People with Back Pain Your sleep position matters, but so does what you're sleeping on. What Is Sleep Posture and Why Does It Matter? It's not just your position, it's your alignment. Here's how to fix yours.

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