Recent studies have described an inherited basis for the sleep apnoea syndrome, as suggested by reports of families with multiple affected members. 1 We present evidence indicating that several ...

Psychiatric disorder and sleep problems have also been considered important features of the illness. This study investigated the extent to which apathy, major depression, and hypersomnolence were ...

It belongs to the class of sleep-wake disorders known as central disorders of hypersomnolence (CDH), conditions that all feature EDS despite regular quality or quantity of sleep overnight.

As president, Taft's hypersomnolence was severe and obvious, but never prompted official discussion of his fitness to govern. Within 12 months of leaving office, Taft permanently lost over 60 pounds.

KLS is characterized by recurrent episodes of extreme sleepiness known as hypersomnolence. Each episode may last from 2 days to 5 weeks. During an episode, you might need to sleep as much as 20 ...

Our most-read coverage from the 2024 SLEEP meeting included discussions about novel orexin agonists, associations between sleep and mental health, guideline updates, and influence of sleep health on ...

Ever felt wide awake but completely frozen in bed? That’s sleep paralysis – a bizarre and often scary experience that leaves ...

Though scientists are still investigating all that happens in our brains and bodies during sleep, what has been discovered is clear: When it comes to mental well-being, sleep matters tremendously ...

Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that disrupts sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel refreshed after waking but often become very sleepy during the day—this is called excessive ...