In the modern pursuit of optimal health, we have become meticulously disciplined about our sleep hygiene. We track our REM cycles, invest in blackout curtains, and obsess over the “magic number” of seven to nine hours. However, as medical science delves deeper into nocturnal physiology, a critical variable is often overlooked: the geometry of the body during rest. Sleep is not merely a passive state of unconsciousness; it is a high-intensity recovery phase. While we dream, the body is performing a sophisticated suite of maintenance tasks—processing nutrients, regulating blood flow, and repairing cellular damage. Emerging clinical insights suggest that sleeping...
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