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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Sarah Finley

Is there a best way to sleep? How the position you choose affects both your sleep and your health

Woman sleeping on her side.

As we climb into bed every night we tend to adopt the same sleep position — but is your favorite sleep position harming your health? Some sleeping positions can be unhealthier than others, especially if you’ve got an existing health condition, such as heart disease or sleep apnea. 

However, whether you’re a consistent side sleeper, a snoring back sleeper or you can only get your eight hours’ slumber if you sleep on your front, it could be having an impact on your sleep quality — and, subsequently, your overall health. 

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