Sleeping on your stomach: a bad position for your health

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Extract from the article: We don't often think about it, but sleeping position has a direct impact on our health. According to several experts, sleeping on your stomach is clearly the worst option. Why? First,

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We don't often think about it, but sleeping position has a direct impact on our health. According to several experts, sleeping on your stomach is clearly the worst option. Why? First, because it increases friction between your face and your pillow, promoting the appearance of premature wrinkles. Second, it distorts the spine and twists the neck, which can ultimately cause chronic pain.

 Even more seriously, this position increases friction around the eyes, which can promote a corneal condition called keratoconus. People who sleep on their stomach are statistically at higher risk of developing this disease. Sleeping on your back? Better for alignment, sure, but it promotes snoring and can make breathing difficult for some. The best position, therefore, remains on your right side. According to the American Heart Association, this reduces pressure on the heart, which is located on the left side. This position improves blood circulation, especially in people with heart failure.

Raymond DZAKPATA