- Avoiding putting an arm underneath the pillow.
- Keeping your head uncovered while sleeping.
- Taking prescribed medications consistently.
- Avoiding heavy meals and alcohol shortly before bed.
- Addressing persistent snoring or poor sleep quality.
An important warning about the article
I would not take all of its medical claims literally. Some of the advice has a reasonable connection to sleep health—for example, side sleeping can help some people with obstructive sleep apnea—but the stronger claim that a particular sleeping position directly causes a stroke is not established.
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