Category Archives: Daytime Sleepiness
What Causes Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
According to Vishesh Kapur, MD, founder of the UW Medicine Sleep Medicine Clinic in Seattle, the number one cause of excessive daytime sleepiness is not an underlying condition, but rather the lack of adequate sleep. He says that adults should try to sleep 7 to 9 hours per night, but according to the Centers for … Continue reading
Hard Time Staying Up in the Morning? Might Be Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Feeling sleepy and sluggish occasionally isn’t unusual. However, if these symptoms continue to occur over long periods, and seem to interfere with work, school, and your relationships, you may be dealing with something called excessive daytime sleepiness. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has found that as many as 20% of people experience excessive daytime sleepiness, … Continue reading