March 24, 2026

For Stephen, a 51-year-old firefighter, the “standard” version of middle age was a terrifying prospect. By his late 30s, his 20s and 30s of “less-than-healthy” living began to catch up with him. He was 6’2″ and 260 pounds, struggling with obesity, depression, and severe anxiety.   The most frightening symptom, however, was his sleep apnea. “I would stop breathing just