Since we spend approximately one-third of our lives asleep, it’s important to make the most of your shuteye. Sleeping enough — about 7 to 9 hours for most healthy adults — can promote countless ...

Use of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) may be effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but a higher body mass index (BMI) and supine sleeping position may decrease effects, according ...

The position we adopt during sleep profoundly affects our physical health, mental wellbeing, and sleep quality. While many view sleep position as merely a matter of personal preference, research ...

A new study recently presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 has found a possible link between supine sleep and neurodegeneration. Everyone has a favorite position in ...

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found sleeping in a supine position may be associated with neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ...

Slept on the wrong side of the bed? Your sleeping position can impact the quality of your sleep and your overall health. Sleep is crucial for every bodily process. Getting the recommended seven to ...

A groundbreaking study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 has uncovered a potential link between sleeping on your back and an increased risk of neurodegenerative ...

There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is. Questions about the importance of how you sleep — on your back, on your side, ...

The prevalence of nonsupine sleeping position among Black infants ranged from 13.8% to 59.6%. Despite clinical recommendations for the supine infant sleeping position, the prevalence of nonsupine ...

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