Narcolepsy can be described as a neurological condition that has chronic consequences on the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle by the brain. Narcolepsy has been known to occur in one out of every two ...

If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, ...

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of all-cause mortality in middle-aged women but not in younger or ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) --Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the ...

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

In the study, people who reported excessive daytime sleepiness had higher odds of hypertension, and the link was even ...

For some time, experts have been aware of a link between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and an increased risk of dementia. However, it was unclear how this relationship played out. Does excessive ...

There are so many reasons why you may feel tired during the day. Perhaps you ticked off your weekly long run or an especially challenging speed session in the morning, or you didn’t sleep well the ...

How can clinicians reduce crash risk in patients treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who still have persistent sleepiness? While wake-promoting agents have recently been authorized for this use, ...

If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, ...