A veteran US cardiac ICU nurse says sleeping position may influence heart health at night. She suggests left-side sleeping with knees slightly bent may reduce mechanical pressure on the heart and ...

Certain sleeping positions, like side sleeping, may be better for your health. Sleeping on your stomach or sleeping on your back may affect your health in various ways, according to experts. There are ...

If you sleep on your back, rest your arms by your side or on a pillow near the hips. Your arms should stay straight or just slightly bent. Don’t tuck them under your body or pillow. “Keeping the arms ...

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, ...

You’ve probably heard that sleeping on your left side is the healthiest position. Health blogs constantly recommend left-side sleeping for better digestion and circulation. But cardiologists are ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent but dangerous condition linked to heart attacks and strokes. Doctors say ...

Do you have a favorite sleeping position, or do you kind of just collapse into bed and go with the flow? The shape you take when you lie down to rest at the end of the day may seem meaningless, but it ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Quality sleep is vital for overall health and well-being. During sleep, your body works hard to maintain your physical health and support healthy brain function. The position you sleep in may also ...