Obsessed with Sleep

The New York Times explores the growing obsession with optimizing sleep, as people increasingly turn to various products and methods for improving their rest. While experts agree that good sleep is essential for health, they caution against over-fixation on sleep ("orthosomnia"), which can lead to stress and actually worsen sleep quality. Sleep aids like magnesium, melatonin, and gadgets may help some individuals, but the majority of people benefit most from simple, common-sense habits like consistent sleep schedules, a cool bedroom, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and taking time to wind down before bed. 💤