This is what sleeping on the left side does for our brain, stomach & glymphatic health

This is what sleeping on the left side does for our brain, stomach & glymphatic health

Sleeping on your stomach

Black Guy Sleeping Lying On Stomach On Bed In Bedroom Indoor. Millennial Man Resting Napping Peacefully At Home. Healthy Sleep, Rest And Relaxation Concept. Panorama
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Unfortunately for those who enjoy this position, experts warn against it. “If you are sleeping on your stomach and notice you are suffering back pain, there probably is a reason,” says Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach. “Since the majority of the weight of the human body is around your center, that core pushes into the sleep surface further and basically puts strain on your spine in the wrong direction, causing back and neck pain.”