The Benefits and Drawbacks of Sleeping Positions
In a highly informative TED-Ed lesson written by author Rachel Marie E. Salas and animated by Sofia Pashaei, narrator Susan Zimmerman explained the benefits and drawbacks of the three major sleeping positions: stomach, side, and back.
Individual sleep styles are highly personal, but how we spend the night affects our bodies and health in several ways. So, what’s the best position to sleep in?


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