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Can how you sleep affect your health?

Posted at 8:11 PM, Jan 16, 2013
and last updated 2013-01-16 20:11:17-05

Here’s something to think about as you curl up under the covers. The way you sleep can affect your health. 

A new study in the Wall Street Journal says people who sleep on their side or back get the most restful sleep. They say those positions can help reduce back and neck problems.

The publication reports that “in some cases, sleeping in the same position night after night can itself create pain, such as neck or shoulder problems.”

Researchers also say a restful night sleep can help you heal faster from an illness.

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