Many people have a favorite sleeping position and rarely think twice about it. Some sleep on their backs, others on their stomachs, but side sleeping is by far the most common. Among side sleepers, many naturally prefer the right side. While sleeping on the right side is not necessarily harmful, research suggests that sleeping position can influence digestion, acid reflux, breathing, circulation, and overall sleep quality.
Experts have long studied how body posture affects the organs during sleep. Because the stomach, heart, and digestive tract are not perfectly centered inside
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