One of the questions I get asked is: “What’s the best position to sleep in?” There’s an old doctor joke where the patient says, “It hurts when I press here. What should I do?” The doctor says he has a ...

The causes of snoring include a deviated septum, sleep apnea, and sleep deprivation. Sleeping on your back can also cause snoring, so you may have to shift your sleep position. You may also be at a ...

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Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Sleeping on the left side can help align the spine and reduce acid reflux.Back sleeping keeps the spine aligned but may worsen sleep apnea and snoring.