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What is narcolepsy?

By Peter Carey | March 8, 2021 |

There are a number of chronic sleep disorders that can severely interfere with your life. Narcolepsy is one of them. What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. Characteristics of this condition include overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden ‘attacks’ of sleep. People with…

What is restless leg syndrome?

By Peter Carey | January 18, 2021 |

If you’ve ever experienced a powerful urge to move your legs at night, you may have restless leg syndrome What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease. It’s a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs and typically happens in the evening or…