Sleep disorders

For millions of people living with obstructive sleep apnea, bedtime often comes with an extra ritual. Before turning out the lights, they strap on a CPAP mask, adjust the headgear, and hope they can fall asleep despite the constant flow of pressurized air. It has long been the gold standard for treatment, but it is …

If you wake up at 3 a.m. and suddenly feel wide awake, your first instinct might be to panic. Modern sleep culture has convinced many people that healthy rest must happen in one uninterrupted eight-hour stretch, so waking in the middle of the night often feels like a sign that something is wrong. But history …