Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that affects the sleep-wake cycle, so you feel an overwhelming urge to fall asleep at odd times of the day and night. Sleep apnea involves breathing pauses ...

When you have narcolepsy, your brain doesn’t manage your wake-sleep cycle properly. Scientists are still studying the causes. But they believe one factor is a substance in your brain called hypocretin ...

Narcolepsy can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, as well as cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone. Other symptoms can include sleep paralysis and hallucinations that occur both during sleep ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...