Attention seniors: sleeping like this could increase your risk of stroke

The position that worries doctors

Of all sleeping positions, one in particular attracts the attention of specialists: sleeping on your back with your head too elevated. This can:

• To obstruct the passage of air.
• Promotes snoring or sleep apnea.
• Reduce the oxygen level in the blood.

All these signals, taken together, would subtly increase the risk of stroke, especially in older people.