What is the best position to sleep in?

Side sleeping is generally the best position, especially if you snore or have sleep apnea; comfort and individual physical conditions still matter. 1 2 3

• Back sleeping: Gravity can make the airway more likely to collapse, increasing snoring and sleep-apnea risk. 4
• Stomach sleeping: It can overextend the lower back and force you to turn your head to breathe, straining the neck. 5
• Brain clearance: Preliminary animal research suggests side sleeping may improve the brain’s waste-clearing process during sleep, but the evidence described is not conclusive in humans. 6 7