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{{label}}24 April 2019
Just like eating, sleep is something everyone needs and enjoys. And similar to how you need the know-how to eat well, sleeping well requires a little insight too so that every moment of shut-eye gets you feeling better when you awake. It all boils down to the positions you take when sleeping! Read on to learn how you can improve your sleep quality just by picking the right sleeping position for you.
With a variation of it named Soldier, it’s no wonder why many consider this position to be one of the healthiest! Liked by troopers and approved by sleep experts alike, sleeping on your back helps to align your spine and distribute your body weight across evenly. You could even add a small pillow under your knees for extra support and comfort for better sleep.
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Considered the most popular position by the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping on your side is a hit among the majority due to its comfortability and many benefits. In addition to being the perfect position for spooning, it is also recommended by doctors to sleep on your left side as it helps to alleviate pressure from your internal organs.
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Extending from the side-sleep, this variation is even more well-preferred and provides more comfort for those eager to snuggle and snooze. The fetal position is famed for being the best choice for pregnant women. Just remember to keep yourself loose and relaxed when curling up.
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Sleeping in this position isn’t going to do you much favours as its negative effects may heavily outweigh the positive. Despite it protecting you from surprise belly rubs, this position wedges your head to one side and straightens your spine in an unnatural position throughout the night - easily causing soreness in the neck and lower back pain in the morning.
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References
https://greatist.com/happiness/best-sleep-positions
https://www.tuck.com/best-sleep-position/
https://www.healthline.com/health/best-sleeping-position#Sleeping-on-your-side-
https://curiosity.com/topics/this-is-the-best-sleeping-position-according-to-science-curiosity/
https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/09/the-best-sleeping-positions-according-to-science/
https://purple.com/blog/your-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-sleeping-positions-backed-by-science
https://theriseandshine.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-different-sleeping-positions/
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/best-sleep-positions#2
https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/sleeping-positions-during-pregnancy/
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