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CPAP machine
Coverage of CPAP machine in the Nexus archive.
- I thought I was exhausted by being a single, middle-aged parent. I learned sleep apnea was the culprit.
The author, a 48-year-old single parent, discovered she had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after years of attributing her exhaustion to age and stress. Using a CPAP machine significantly improved her sleep and quality of life, enabling her to make positive changes previously hindered by chronic fatigue.
- The Appalachian Cities that Never Sleep
A study reveals that 65% of participants in Eastern Kentucky report clinically significant insomnia, with rates rising to 80% for those below the poverty line. The findings challenge previous assumptions about sleep disparities in the region, showing poor sleep is more widespread than initially believed.