World Sleep Day: The benefits of sleeping on your side
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy World Sleep Day is today, an annual event dedicated to promoting quality sleep worldwide and raising awareness about the best ways to get a good night’s sleep. Side sleeping is considered the healthiest and one of the most popular sleep positions, as opposed to on your back or stomach, according to the Sleep Foundation, while a 2018 study found more than 60 per cent of adults sleep on their side. Improved gut health is another benefit to side sleeping, as the position helps your digestive system function better. Sleeping on your side can even improve brain health and can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-based diseases.