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Could the way you sleep reveal something deeper about yourmental health?
While compelling, there’s little evidence to back it up.
Rather than sleep position, recent research has focused on how sleep quality affects both physical and mental health.
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The most significant connection research has found is howstress and sleepimpact each other, regardless of your sleep position.
In addition to controlling our sleep-wake cycle, cortisol helps us regulate our metabolism and reduce inflammation.
Cortisollevels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.
If youre struggling with sleep, consider speaking with your healthcare provider.
2024;46(9):803-811. doi:10.1080/01616412.2024.2359261
