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A member asked:
Does the brain rest better if you lie down and sleep as opposed to sleeping while sitting? even if you sleep for the same number of hours? why?
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It's an "old": concept that lying down allowed more "circulation" to the brain thus was "healthier" This is not proven by any scientifically based medical stdies that i know of! IF THE SLEEP IS COMFORTABLE AND DEEP it is just as "good" for the brain as prone sleep! My Opnion Only Hope it helps Dr Z
Answered 4/30/2017
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