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View AllAre You Getting Enough Sleep?
The amount of sleep a person needs depends on many factors, including age.
Stages of Sleep
Sleep stages are divided into non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) and rapid eye movement (REM).
Facts About Dreaming
We all dream -- even if we don't remember it the next day. But why do we dream? And what do dreams mean, anyway?
Do You Get Good Sleep?
Sleep hygiene is a combination of sleeping conditions and lifestyle habits that help you get consistent, uninterrupted sleep.
2 of 5 / Sleep Disorders
View AllInsomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.
Hypersomnia (Daytime Sleepiness)
Hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness, is a condition in which a person has trouble staying awake during the day.
Xywav for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Xywav is the only liquid medicine approved to treat both narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. which is safe and effective for adults.
What Are Parasomnias?
Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that can occur during arousals from REM sleep or partial arousals from non-REM sleep.
3 of 5 / Other Sleep Problems
View AllUnderstanding Bedwetting
Bedwetting is most often a developmental issue. Most kids simply outgrow it and never need treatment.
Nightmares in Adults
When you wake up terrified from a disturbing nightmare, you might think you're the only adult who has them.
Sleepwalking Basics
Sleepwalking symptoms aren’t as obvious as they may seem. Get the details here.
Sleep Paralysis
Have you ever felt like you were awake but unable to move? This condition is called sleep paralysis.
4 of 5 / What Affects Sleep
View AllCommon Sleep Issues
Learn about some of the most common sleep disorders.
When Your Partner Has a Sleep Disorder
Your partner may not be the only one missing out on a good night's rest. More than likely, your sleep is being affected, too.
Sleep and Your Immune System
What is the connection between sleep and your body's defense against illness and infection? It works both ways.
Reducing Stress for Better Sleep
If high levels of unwanted stress are not properly managed, your health and sense of well-being can suffer.
5 of 5 / Tests & Treatment
View AllDiagnosing Sleep Problems
Learn about specific sleep problems and steps in treating and diagnosing sleep problems.
Treating Insomnia With Quviviq
People with insomnia may have an imbalance of substances in the brain that cause them to feel awake compared to those that make them feel sleepy.Quviviq is known as an “orexin receptor antagonist.” It blocks the wakeful effect of orexins, which leads to more sleep.
Sunosi for Daytime Sleepiness Treatment
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy can feel very sleepy during the daytime. Sunosi helps you feel more awake. It increases the levels of two substances in the brain called norepinephrine and dopamine, but the exact way it works is not known.
How Clinical Trials Work
A clinical trial is a program that tests the effectiveness and safety of various interventions in people with sleep disorders.
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What Things Can Make Narcolepsy Worse?
Narcolepsy attacks can come and go. How well you sleep at night might affect how often you have bouts of extreme sleepiness during the day.
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