Can your preferred sleeping position impact your health? Recent research suggests it might.
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that animals sleeping primarily on their right side produced higher levels of beta-amyloid proteins—linked to increased Alzheimer's risk—compared to those sleeping on their back or stomach. While more human studies are needed to confirm these findings, sleeping posture clearly plays a role in well-being.
For instance, certain positions can contribute to back pain. If you're pregnant, experts recommend sleeping on your left side to optimize blood flow to the fetus.
This question comes from a previous issue of Santé. This month: Is sparkling water bad for your health?
