World Sleep Day: The right support for smooth slumber

Mattresses and pillows can make or break your sleep so it is important to get the right one for you

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Many factors affect the quality of sleep, with sleeping positions, mattresses and bedding also having an impact on how well one feels in the morning.

President of The Chiropractic Association (Singapore) Valerie Teo says the recommended sleeping position is on one's side, with half the shoulder blade on the bed while hugging a bolster between the legs.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 15, 2019, with the headline World Sleep Day: The right support for smooth slumber. Subscribe