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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz & Nicola Roy

Sleep expert says we've been using pillows wrong and names 'better' alternative

Sleep experts have claimed that many of us aren't using our pillows to their full potential when it comes to bedtime, and it could be impacting our rest.

Most of us probably think nothing of lying our heads on the pillow before dozing off for the night. But using them in another way could help to improve posture as well as sleep quality.

People are being urged to take an additional pillow and place it between their legs when they go to sleep, as it has a number of different benefits such as improved blood circulation and less chance of cramps.

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