It presents several sleeping positions and nighttime habits as potentially harmful:
- Sleeping flat on your back without a pillow
It claims that this may interfere with blood drainage from the brain and potentially increase the risk of blood pooling and clot formation. - Sleeping on your stomach
The article says that turning the neck while sleeping face-down could put pressure on blood vessels and that this position may also make breathing more difficult. - Covering your head with a heavy blanket
It warns that this could reduce airflow and increase carbon dioxide levels while decreasing oxygen. - Sleeping upright in a recliner
The article claims that prolonged semi-upright sleeping could encourage blood pooling in the legs and increase clot risk. - Sleeping on your right side with your arm underneath the pillow
It claims that this may compress blood vessels and nerves and interfere with circulation. - Frequently tossing and turning
The article connects poor-quality, fragmented sleep with fluctuations in blood pressure and stress hormones. - Missing blood-pressure or heart medication before bedtime
It strongly emphasizes taking prescribed medications consistently and says that missing doses can contribute to blood-pressure problems and stroke risk. - Sleeping in a cold room without proper neck support
It claims that cold temperatures can constrict blood vessels and that poor neck alignment may further affect circulation. - Going to sleep immediately after a heavy meal or alcohol
The article recommends leaving 2–3 hours between a heavy meal and bedtime and limiting alcohol close to bedtime.
What it recommends
The article generally recommends:
