Article by Dr. James Metcalf
How You Sleep Affects Your Health - and Could Give You Wrinkles
(BPT) - As you drift off to sleep, how does your nightly position affect your health? Whether you prefer stomach, back, side or curled into a fetal position, the way you snuggle into the pillow may affect your breathing patterns, neck and back pain, and circulation. A less-serious effect, but one most people would probably like to avoid, is an increase in facial wrinkles.
Sleeping position pros and cons
Here are some of the pros and cons of go-to nightly postures, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
1) Back: Lying on your back and assuming a neutral body position typically results in the least amount of strain on your head, neck and spine. But studies show links between back sleepers and snoring, so if this is something you are prone to,
try flipping to your side. Also, sleeping on your back is not a good choice if you have sleep apnea, because your tongue can fall back, narrowing the airway.
".... position typically results in the least amount of strain on your head, neck and spine.