Sleep is essential for a person’s health, and people who feel tired on occasion often boost their energy levels by taking a nap or ensuring restful shut-eye the next evening. But when sleep doesn't ...

Adults living with idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy type 1 often report cognitive difficulties, including problems with memory, attention, and mental fatigue. However, new research published in ...

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine explores the current treatment landscape of idiopathic hypersomnia and the associated challenges with approving new ...

Hypersomnia is when a person feels very sleepy during the day. This could be due to neurological factors or other medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, but sometimes there is no clear cause. Other ...

Sleep disorders: Hypersomnia refers to excessive daytime sleepiness, even after a full night of rest. It is more than just feeling tired after a poor night's sleep (Image: Canva) Hypersomnia, a ...

Primary or idiopathic hypersomnia is usually a chronic condition that does not resolve spontaneously and involves excessive sleepiness during the day that is not relieved by naps. Many patients find ...

Hypersomnia, also known as hypersomnolence, refers to a condition of excessive sleepiness, which inhibits the ability of an individual to participate in everyday activities as normal. The symptoms ...

A good sleep looks different for everyone. You might only need six hours to feel rested while your spouse needs a full eight. But for people with hypersomnia, a neurological disorder causing ...