What you never knew about sleep paralysis
Sleep paralysis is an intriguing and often unnerving phenomenon. Defined as a temporary inability to move or speak while transitioning between sleep and wakefulness, sleep paralysis can be accompanied by vivid hallucinations and a sense of "impending doom." Explore the lesser-known aspects of sleep paralysis, including its causes, prevalence, cultural [...]
The growing shortage of truck parking: A ticking time bomb for drowsy driving accidents
America's trucking industry is the lifeblood of the nation's economy, ensuring goods are delivered to their destinations. However, the trucking industry faces a challenge that jeopardizes the well-being of truckers and the safety of all drivers: a shortage of truck parking. As truckers spend hours searching for suitable spots to [...]
Shedding light on sleepless nights
June may boast the shortest nights of the year, but for those experiencing chronic insomnia, every night feels like an eternity. This sleep disorder affects millions worldwide, prompting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) to designate June 21 as Insomnia Awareness [...]
Wake Up Narcolepsy to host national conference and patient summit
Wake Up Narcolepsy presented with the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN will host the 2023 Wake Up Narcolepsy National Conference and Patient Summit, Saturday, September 9, 2023. View Flyer Learn More
How seasonal allergies affect sleep
Seasonal allergies can have a significant impact on our daily lives, including our ability to get a good night's sleep. As the seasons change, many people suffer from allergies due to the increase of pollen, dust, and other allergens in the air. These allergies can cause a range of symptoms [...]
Understanding the relationship between sleep deprivation and addiction
Just like more organically occurring mental health problems like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, substance addiction has an inexorable link to the quality of a person’s sleep. With even commonly-abused substances like cannabis causing sleep problems in more than 40% of those trying to quit, sleep deprivation is a serious [...]