Your brain might be behind that afternoon slump—it could be more than just a case of the sleepies. Scientists have discovered that excessive daytime drowsiness could actually be your brain waving some ...

Falling asleep once in a while when you sit down can happen after low quality sleep. Regular episodes may signal hypersomnia, which involves excessive daytime sleepiness. Conditions linked with ...

Older adults who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a new study finds.

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

Daytime sleepiness plays a fundamental role in maintaining cognitive health, particularly as individuals age. A groundbreaking study published in Neurology has unveiled a critical connection between ...

Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (72%) say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always affects their daily activities. Adults aged 25-34 are the most likely age group (78%) to report sleepiness ...

Older adults who are sleepy during the day or aren’t enthused about activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, a new study finds. Symptoms of ...

Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting. Now, research from the University of Pennsylvania ...

For some time, experts have been aware of a link between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and an increased risk of dementia. However, it was unclear how this relationship played out. Does excessive ...