Some people with narcolepsy may be able to drive safely, especially if they drive when well-rested and stick to short trips. Most people with narcolepsy can legally drive in the United States. However ...

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When you have narcolepsy, you may also have other medical conditions that can affect how tired you feel, how well you sleep, and other things. These conditions can make it harder for your doctor to ...

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that interferes with the brain’s ability to control the body’s sleep-wake cycles. It’s commonly referred to as a neurological condition, but it can affect many ...

Narcolepsy is a chronic condition, but symptoms sometimes change as you age. It’s common for people over age 60 to experience less daytime sleepiness but more nighttime awakenings. Share on Pinterest ...

Narcolepsy affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, which can lead to a lack of alertness. Typically, narcolepsy does not show up on brain scans, so doctors diagnose it with sleep ...

Tim was always tired. As a sophomore in high school, he would fall asleep in class. As an adult living in New York City, he’d worry that he would drift off on the subway and miss his stop. For many ...

There is no evidence that a single gene or genetic variation causes narcolepsy. However, changes in one group of genes may increase the risk of having narcolepsy or conditions linked to narcolepsy.

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

(CNN) — Matthew Horsnell began falling asleep for no reason when he was in sixth grade. “I would go to bed at 8:30 at night, yet every morning I would wake up and struggle to get out of bed,” said ...

Starting a family requires a lot of planning. If you have narcolepsy, planning is even more important. There will be important questions to address and things to consider, especially when it comes to ...