Best ways to improve sleep without medication
If you’re struggling to sleep, you might think a prescription is the only answer. But that’s not always the case. Healthy sleep habits and non-medication treatments can make a big difference. Let’s explore some simple ways to improve your sleep naturally. Simple habits for better sleep Your daily routine affects [...]
A new approach to treating nightmares in narcolepsy
A new pilot study has revealed a promising method for treating nightmares in people with narcolepsy. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine explored a unique combination of therapies to help people overcome the distressing dreams that often accompany this sleep disorder. About the study The small clinical trial included six participants, all [...]
Make sleep your New Year’s resolution
As the new year rolls around, many of us are setting resolutions. Health tops the list for most people — 79% of resolutions in 2024 were health-related, according to Pew Research Center. If you’re looking for a simple way to boost your health this year, focus on sleep. Aim for [...]
PWN4PWN opens a narcolepsy registry with CoRDS
PWN4PWN has opened a narcolepsy registry in collaboration with Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS) to connect as many patients and researchers as possible to advance treatment for narcolepsy. The registry is free for patients to join and for researchers to access. Participating in this registry and providing information [...]
Holiday hustle? Don’t skip sleep
The holiday season can be a whirlwind. Between work, shopping, parties and family events, sleep often gets pushed aside. It’s no surprise that over half of people feel extremely or somewhat tired during the holidays, according to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Skipping sleep might feel [...]
Meet the creator of Cozy Critters — The podcast helping kids fall asleep fast
Ready for a bedtime adventure that helps kids drift off to sleep with ease? Doug Fraser, the creator and host of Cozy Critters, shares how his magical podcast is turning bedtime into a cozy journey with quirky characters like Dougie Pickles and Miss Meow Meow. Part of the Public Radio Exchange, [...]