Side sleeper, back sleeper, or sprawler? Here’s what it means for your health

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What’s the Best Sleeping Position, Really? Do you curl up like a cat? Sprawl out like a starfish? Or spoon with your partner until someone overheats and rolls away?   Your sleep position plays a huge role in your spinal alignment, breathing, digestion, and even long-term joint health.   Some are more common than they should be, some can actually relieve those aches and pains when you wake up, and others are just plain odd! Curious about how your position stacks up? Find Out the Best Sleeping Position for Your Body Sleep Quiz What’s the best sleep position as you get older?   A. Side sleeping B. Back sleeping C. Fetal position D. Stomach sleeping   Think you know which one it is? ​Watch the video to find the answer and see how to adjust your setup for a pain-free morning.

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The Bedtime Stacking Trap A new social media trend called bedtime stacking is taking over TikTok, but experts at The Guardian are warning it might be a ​one-way ticket to insomnia.  While retreating to bed early with a laptop, snacks, and a planner feels cozy, it destroys the critical "bed-sleep association." Is Bedtime Stacking Ruining Your Sleep?

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