Living with narcolepsy? What to know about the rare sleep disorder

Although sometimes portrayed in film and television as simply "falling asleep without warning," the reality of narcolepsy is ...
Medical Xpress

Rare sleep disorder more prevalent than previously thought

People who are very sleepy during the day, despite a good night's rest, may have a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia. New research has found this neurologic disorder may not be as rare as ...
Reuters

Rare sleep disorder may be a harbinger of dementia

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than half of people with a rare sleep disorder develop a neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson's disease, within 12 years of being diagnosed, results of a ...
Healthline

Are You Tired All the Time? You May Have This Sleep Disorder

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how many people may have the sleep disorder idiopathic hypersomnia. skynesher/Getty Images Extreme daytime tiredness and long hours of sleep are indicators of a ...
Psychology Today

From Anecdotes to Data: Researching Sleep in a Rare Disorder

Source: Adrienne Andersen / Pexels / Used with permission Co-authored by John Richmond Sy, Jessee Dietch, and Kathleen Bogart The power of patient communities in advocating for their needs and ...
BGR

A Rare Genetic Mutation Lets People Thrive On Just 4 Hours Of Sleep

For most of us, a good night's sleep means seven to nine hours of rest. But for a rare group of people, just four hours is more than enough, and they wake up feeling sharp, refreshed, and energized.