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3 Things You Need to Know About Hypersomnia

By |August 26th, 2020|Daytime Sleepiness|

Hypersomnia, which is commonly characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness, is a serious medical condition that can lead to impaired physical and mental health. Patients complain about extreme lethargy and not feeling rested regardless of how many hours of sleep they get. While relatively uncommon—it only affects 4 to 6% of the population—extreme sleepiness can lead [...]

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How to Stop Falling Asleep After Eating

By |March 11th, 2020|Daytime Sleepiness|

Most of us have experienced the race to the couch after eating a large meal. This common phenomenon is due to postprandial somnolence, or the normal state of drowsiness following a meal. But it’s not a normal state when it happens all the time. Why Do I Always Fall Asleep After Eating? Understanding the reasons [...]

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