Sleeping position has measurable effects on health
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 83/100
Evidence indicates that sleeping position has measurable effects on health, with specific positions influencing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and angina frequency.
Evidence for · 2
Left lateral decubitus sleeping position is associated with improved gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2023 · cited by 16
This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that the left lateral decubitus sleeping position is associated with improved gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms.
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More for · 1
Supine sleep position and angina frequency: an analysis from the sleep heart health study.
2025 · cited by 1
This study finds that spending more time in the supine sleep position is significantly associated with an increased frequency of angina episodes.