Though more research is needed, some people say they slept better and had less neck and back pain when they didn’t use a pillow. Stomach sleepers usually fare the best without a pillow because their necks have a lower angle in this position, which improves spinal alignment.

Fact

Only 10% of people are successful at losing weight through diet alone.

Although weight loss should not be the sole purpose of exercise, when combined with diet, it is the best way to lose weight.

The National Weight Control Registry found that 89% of people who use a combination of diet and exercise were successful at keeping the weight off for over one year.

Myth

Never wake up a sleepwalker.

It can be quite unsettling to discover a loved one or a member of your family sleepwalking. Such nocturnal activities can range from a simple night-time stroll through to complex actions including driving or using a computer.

Although we’re beginning to understand the causes of sleepwalking, much of our current knowledge has been clouded by urban legend and fiction from books and movies.