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Good sleep may help your brain stay younger

Getting a good night’s sleep might be more important for your brain than you think. A new study from researchers at the University of Florida found that several healthy habits, including quality sleep, social support, maintaining a healthy waistline and avoiding tobacco, are linked to slower brain aging. A look [...]

October 15, 2025|Categories: Aging, Featured, Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Science|

Screen time and sleep: What new studies reveal

Most people go to bed with their phone nearby. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 87% of Americans sleep with their phone in their bedroom. A separate AASM survey found that 91% of people admitted they have stayed up too late binge-watching TV. Phones and [...]

September 22, 2025|Categories: Bedroom, Featured, Insomnia, Poor Sleep, Sleep Science|

Worries keeping you up at night? You’re not alone

If your brain won’t slow down when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows many Americans are losing sleep over money, work, politics and more. The survey, taken in June, found that 78% of people have lost [...]

September 11, 2025|Categories: Featured, Mental Health, Poor Sleep, Stress|

Can a nap without sleep help your brain? New research explores the possibilities

What if your brain could get the benefits of a nap without actually falling asleep? That’s the question researchers are exploring after a recent study in Science showed promising results — at least in monkeys. Artificial naps show surprising results In a recent study, scientists found that brief naps (without [...]

July 29, 2025|Categories: Featured, Sleep Science|

Narcolepsy Network announces its 38th annual conference

Narcolepsy Network is delighted to announce its 38th Annual Conference, taking place Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. For nearly 40 years, Narcolepsy Network’s Annual Conference has been the premier event for people living with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and their [...]

July 18, 2025|Categories: Patient Advocacy|
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