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Narcolepsy onset typically occurs during the adolescent years. Excessive daytime sleepiness is usually the first symptom to present and will be most pronounced during periods of physical inactivity. Where else but school do you find adolescents and teens inactive for long periods during the day? This makes school the most important place to screen for narcolepsy in order to promote early recognition leading to diagnosis.
Suddenly Sleepy Saturday
Saturday, March 10 marks our fourth annual Suddenly Sleepy Saturday – Narcolepsy Awareness Day. Find out how you can spread awareness of narcolepsy on this day!
National Sleep Awareness Week (NSAW) 2012
‘National Sleep Awareness Week’ takes place from Sunday, March 4 through Saturday, March 10. This week ends, fittingly, just as …
WUN sponsors fund raising events
Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) is sponsoring two fund raising events in September. On September 27, 2011 they will have their “Third Annual Golf Event” at Wachusett Country Club West Boylston, Massachusetts. On September 29 they will hold “Wake Up Nashville- and Dream Big” at The Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame & [...]
October Marie Claire Magazine has Narcolepsy Article
NN member Julie Flygare (aka “REM Runner) is featured in a Marie Claire Magazine health article titled “Eyes, Wide Shut”. The article, written by Sophia Banay Moura, describes Julie’s life, struggles and triumphs with narcolepsy in and out of law school. To visit Julie’s blog go to: www.remrunner.blogspot.com To read the Marie Claire magazine article [...]
EMA finds link between Pandemrix and Narcolepsy
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announces new warnings about the use of Pandemrix 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine for those under 20 years of age. This is not the same vaccine approved for use in the US. Read More…
“Swinging for Sleep” Campaign With Nicole Jeray
NN has teamed up with long time loyal NN member and golf superstar, Nicole Jeray, LPGA Touring Pro. Learn more about how you can help support this FUN–Raising effort.
Boston Celtics Hire a Sleep Doctor
Sleep, or lack thereof, is a big problem in the NBA, where players spend half of their season on the road while being asked to perform at the absolute peak of their abilities sometime after 10:00 p.m. Read Article
Amphetamine use may increase risk of Parkinsons Disease
The American Academy of Neurology has announced that new research shows people who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Read the Press release
Upcoming Support Group Meetings
The Boston Area Narcolepsy Support Group and the Long Island Narcolepsy & Hypersomnia Support Group will meet on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Click on the respective links for full details.
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