cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/50633023
Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus is the starting point for all cases of oesophageal adenocarcinoma – the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the developed world – even when telltale signs of this pre-cancerous stage are no longer visible.
Two other major risk factors are caffeine and alcohol intake. Both relax the stomach sphincter if taken too close to bed time and cause chronic inflammation and hence cancer.
Another trick is to elevate the head of the bed a few inches.
Yes.
And thank you for saying “elevate the head of the bed” rather than just “elevate your head” - lifting the whole upper body/torso works much better than just adding pillows under the head. Stacking pillows can just bend the neck instead of actually elevating the torso. For some, that makes snoring / sleep-disordered breathing worse. A double whammy.
Bodies are ridiculous. Worst. Idea. Ever. :/