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| Cardiologist Kuzmenko dispels the myth about dangerous sleeping positions |
| 2026-06-07 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [Regnum] Sleeping on your back isn't dangerous for your heart, contrary to claims by some cardiologists. Any comfortable position doesn't pose a risk, but a person still can't control themselves while sleeping. Cardiologist Philipp Kuzmenko told Regnum News Agency this on Saturday, June 6. Cardiologist Ricardo Cals stated that sleeping on your back poses the greatest risk to heart health. As reported by Metropoles, this position can cause the tongue and soft palate to shift, which can lead to partial narrowing of the airway and the development of sleep apnea. Kuzmenko disagreed with this statement. He noted that any comfortable position is safe for the cardiovascular system. In any case, a person cannot constantly control themselves while sleeping. "There are no dangerous sleeping positions. Sleep in a way that's comfortable for you, and don't be distracted by articles about safe or dangerous sleeping zones. A person, first of all, loses consciousness during sleep and assumes a comfortable position, and they have no control over it. Even if there were such a thing, it wouldn't be much in our control, or we'd have to tie ourselves to the bed," Kuzmenko explained. Sleeping in certain positions is indeed recommended for those with sleep apnea to alleviate the condition. However, the doctor emphasized that the condition itself is not caused by improper positioning in bed. "These people are advised to sleep slightly elevated. There's also, for example, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease. People with heartburn are advised to sleep on higher pillows, but that's the exception," Kuzmenko added. According to the cardiologist, previous studies have attempted to determine the impact of sleep on the cardiovascular system. The only thing that has been definitively determined is that sleep deprivation negatively impacts the heart, like any other organ. "Some said you need six hours of sleep and that it reduces the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Others say you shouldn't sleep more than nine hours because it supposedly causes cardiovascular damage. In reality, this is all a myth and unproven. Sleep is essential. Depriving yourself of it will, of course, do you no good. And whether it goes bad first—your heart or something else—is a matter of luck. Overall, we just need to get enough sleep," Kuzmenko concluded. On May 4, sleep specialist Sofia Cherkasova explained to Regnum News Agency that daytime naps can indicate chronic conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea. She added that frequent pauses in breathing that occur while a person is sleeping can lead to cardiac arrest. Previously, sleep specialist Elena Tsareva, speaking with Regnum News Agency, urged people not to try to catch up on workdays on weekends. This habit only shifts the body clock and exacerbates sleep problems, making it difficult to fall asleep in the evening. |
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