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Acid reflux: Sleeping on your left side may reduce nighttime reflux and help stomach acid clear more quickly.PMC+1
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Heart health: There is no strong evidence that everyone who sleeps on their right side is damaging their heart. People with certain heart conditions may find particular positions more comfortable.American Heart Association
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Breathing: Side sleeping may help reduce snoring and some symptoms of sleep apnea.Harvard Health+1
Bottom line: If you sleep comfortably on your right side and have no symptoms, you generally do not need to change positions.
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