Cassandra Burns
Contributing Writer
Biography
Cassandra Burns is a health and science writer and editor with nearly a decade of professional writing experience. She specializes in sleep health and disorders, translating scientific research and complex health topics into clear, approachable information for readers.
Cassandra has written about sleep health, sleep products, and other health topics for Sleep Foundation, Sleep Doctor, SleepApnea.org, AARP, and other publications. She holds a bachelor’s in English with honors from Saint Michael’s College and brings a strong background in research, writing, and editing to her work.
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