Have you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside your head? You jolt awake, heart pounding, sit upright in bed, but ...

You’re half-asleep, sliding toward that blissful blackout, and then it happens. A bang. A crash. A gunshot-level noise that feels like it came from inside your skull. You sit straight up, fully awake ...

Hear that bump — or bang — in the night? Getting your recommended seven to nine hours of shuteye can come with complications for many, from obstructive sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and more.