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What’s the best position to sleep in? - Rachel Marie E. Salas

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B2

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665

Total Words

341

Unique Words

6/10

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Vocabulary Diversity 51%

Subtítulos (76 segments)

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In the 1970s, psychoanalyst Samuel Dunkell proposed a curious,

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albeit almost completely unsubstantiated, theory

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that the position you sleep in reflects your personality.

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For example, preferring to snooze in the so-called royal position

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indicated self-confidence,

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while sleeping semi-fetal meant you’re sensible and well adjusted.

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While Dunkell’s ideas lack any definitive proof,

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how we sleep can impact our health.

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Key Vocabulary (17)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

side A1 noun

A side is a flat surface of an object that is not the top, bottom, front, or back. It can also refer to the left or right part of something or a position next to a person or thing.

example A1 noun

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

body A1 noun

The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.

health A2 noun

Health refers to the state of being free from illness or injury, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. It is used to describe how well a person's body or mind is functioning overall.

left A2 adjective

Positioned on or relating to the side of the human body which is to the west when the person is facing north. It describes a direction or location that is the opposite of right.

stomach A1 noun

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

"The stomach is important."

sleep A1 verb

To rest your body and mind by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious for a period of time. This natural state allows the body to recover and maintain health.

"I sleep every day."

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