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Things I Love: Fun Facts about Sleep & the Brain
Science is COOL! I stumbled across these fun videos by The Infographics Show. I especially loved the one about the Brain. “Brains have a similar texture to tofu.” Yum… Enjoy!
Read MoreNarcolepsy & Exercise: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #17
As a person with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder or chronic illness, what’s your take on exercise? Too tired? Crucial to your health? Improve your symptoms? My latest video explores my experience as an athlete with narcolepsy and offers tips for successfully incorporating exercise into your life. Come back for more videos soon! Thank you…
Read MoreDebunking the Narcolepsy Myth: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #16
My latest video, “Debunking the Narcolepsy Myth” challenges perceptions of people with narcolepsy falling asleep in the middle of a conversation or while standing and educates about real symptoms. Thanks for watching! Thank you to Alex Withrow for his expert video production. Watch full video series Watch Video #19: Riding the Waves of Narcolepsy –…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Awareness Video #15: Narcolepsy Chosen for FDA Initiative
I’m thrilled to release my 15th narcolepsy awareness video providing an update on narcolepsy’s placement in FDA’s Patient Focused Drug Development Initiative (PDFFI). For more posts about the FDA Initiative, click here. Thank you for checking out my video! Big thanks to Alex Withrow for his expert video production. Watch full video series Watch Video #19:…
Read MoreTips for Students with Narcolepsy Video
I’m thrilled to release my 14th narcolepsy awareness video! This video offers tips for students with narcolepsy based on my personal experience and various community members’ input. Everyone is different – please share tips in the comments below. Check back soon for more videos! Thank you to Alex Withrow for his expert video production. Watch…
Read MoreSchool Accommodations with Narcolepsy Video
My latest video describes accommodations for succeeding in school with narcolepsy. Watch below or on YouTube: Check back soon for more videos. Thank you to Alex Withrow for generously giving his time and pro filming skills to make this possible! Watch full video series Watch Video #19: Riding the Waves of Narcolepsy – Waterskiing with…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 9 Inspiring Female Health Advocates Part I
In honor of Women’s History Month, I am profiling nine female health advocates who inspire me to follow my dreams. These women are trailblazers – leading the way for other women to optimize their health and triumph over adversity. Here are the first three: 1. Kathrine Switzer, First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon Less than 50…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Videos Featured on EmpowHER
Recently, I shared my story of narcolepsy with renowned women’s health advocate and EmpowHER founder, Michelle King Robson. EmpowHER is an award-winning social health company for women, providing visitors access to one of the largest women’s health and wellness content libraries on the web, as well as the largest online community of women discussing their…
Read MoreDr. Mignot Discusses Current State of Narcolepsy Research with NIH’s Dr. Twery
Dr. Michael Twery (Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research at NHLBI) recently discussed narcolepsy research with leading expert, Dr. Mignot (of Stanford University). This video provides a great overview of why narcolepsy develops in certain individuals and the innovative treatments on the horizon for this neurological illness! Thank you Dr. Twery, Dr. Mignot and NHLBI…
Read MoreIreland’s First Suddenly Sleepy Saturday Narcolepsy Awareness Event: Guest Post by Elaine Butler Armstrong
REM Runner’s Note: Narcolepsy advocate and my dear friend, Elaine Butler Armstrong recently organized Ireland’s First Suddenly Sleepy Saturday Narcolepsy Event! I invited Elaine to share this momentous occassion with us. Elaine’s Guest Blog Post: It’s always a joy to meet up with the members of S.O.U.N.D. (Sufferers Of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder ) and the children…
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