Yahoo! Sports: Finding your healthiest sleep position: Comparing side, back, and stomach sleeping We all have our go-to sleeping position – whether it’s curled up on our side, stretched out on our back, or face-down in a deep slumber. But beyond comfort, does the way we sleep affect our health?

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Share on Pinterest Experts say that sleeping on your side may be better for your health. Image Credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy Certain sleeping positions, like side sleeping, may be better for your ... MSN: Front, back or side: What’s the healthiest position to sleep in? You spend about one-third of your life sleeping, but it’s still something many struggle with.

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Researchers and experts also struggle with it because of the mysteries surrounding how and why we sleep and what happens to us while we do. Talk to your healthcare provider if you regularly have problems sleeping or notice signs or symptoms of common sleep disorders. Your provider can run tests, including sleep studies, to tell if you have a sleep disorder.