Why Scientists Don't Recommend Sleeping on Your Right Side: But This Position Will Prevent You From Aging Prematurely

24.07.2024 22:55

Do you like to sleep on your right side? Then this article is for you.

Scientists strongly advise against sleeping in this position. We tell you why and in what position it is most beneficial to sleep.

Why You Shouldn't Sleep on Your Right Side

According to research, sleeping on the right side has an extremely negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract and the brain.

The consequences can vary: from heartburn and headaches to serious gastrointestinal diseases and ischemic stroke.

That's why scientists recommend sleeping on your left side, or even better, on your back.

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According to scientists, sleeping in this position helps slow down the aging process.

When a person sleeps on their back, the spine straightens, internal organs are not compressed, intracranial and intraocular pressure decreases. In addition, the skin on the face and décolleté area is smoothed.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor