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We spend a third of our lives asleep, yet while it’s accepted that sleep is good for health, many people don’t realise it’s not just the quality and quantity of sleep that matters — it’s also the position you adopt. With around 95 per cent of the population sleeping in the same position every night, here the experts reveal the health pros and cons of your favourite posture. 由于当今社会的工作节奏越来越快、生活压力逐渐增大，睡眠质量被当作一门“课题”摆在了我们的面前。据悉，人的一生中要花费三分之一用在睡觉上，我们也许意识到“睡眠时间”和“睡眠质量”对于我们的健康有至关重要的作用，但是我们却忽略了一环，那就是“睡眠姿势”也能诱发我们健康上的问题。而95%的人长年累月使用固定姿势睡觉，他们未曾意识到“固定的睡姿”也能让我们生病哦！ The recovery position can help reduce acid reflux and aid indigestion RECOVERY POSITION 救援体味睡姿 GOOD FOR: Acid reflux 优点：防止胃酸倒流 BAD FOR: Wrinkles 缺点：极易产生皱纹 WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY: Known as the recovery position because it’s similar to the posture used in medical emergencies, this can help reduce acid reflux and aid indigestion, says Professor Jim Horne of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University. But though it could relieve a painful stomach, sleeping on your side could worsen wrinkles. Dr Dennis Wolf, a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists, explains that it puts increased pressure on the nasolabial folds that run from the corners of the nose to the sides of the mouth — known as laughter lines. | 
