Narcolepsy Network Celebrates 25th Annual Conference with Record-Breaking Attendance

By julie | October 17, 2011 |

This weekend, I traveled to Las Vegas for Narcolepsy Network‘s 25th Annual Conference, along with a record-breaking number of attendees from all over the world. The conference, at the Stratosphere Hotel, featured presentations by leading narcolepsy specialists and various field experts – from wellness to communications. A wide variety of support groups were offered too.…

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MTV True Life “I Have Narcolepsy” Premieres Tuesday, October 18th

By julie | October 17, 2011 |

Grab the popcorn and TV remote! This Tuesday, October 18th 2011, MTV airs True Life: I Have Narcolepsy at 8pm (EST). The show follows the daily lives of three people with narcolepsy.    MTV has not released footage in advance, but I’m delighted to have met a few of the individuals featured on the show – Katy,…

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Marie Claire Narcolepsy Article Featuring Julie Flygare Available Online

By julie | October 2, 2011 |

  Marie Claire Magazine’s narcolepsy feature, “Eyes Wide Shut,” by Julie Flygare as told to Sophia Banay Moura, is now online at: www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/news/narcolepsy-disorder (October 2011). Please spread the word: “Like” it, “Tweet” it, and Share via Facebook and Email. With 40 million Americans living with chronic sleep disorders – a few undiagnosed folks may read this and…

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Marie Claire October 2011 Magazine Features REM Runner, Julie Flygare, in Narcolepsy Article

By julie | September 16, 2011 |

I am thrilled that this month’s Marie Claire magazine (October 2011 with Reese Witherspoon on the cover) features a two-page health article about my journey with narcolepsy called, “Eyes Wide Shut.“ MC’s Senior Editor contacted me last summer about the possibility. We interviewed for 6 hours over three days.  She asked lots of questions and listened…

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Summer of Love

By julie | September 6, 2011 |

Julie Flygare Photography This summer, I spent about 88 hours doing yoga.  24 hours in downward dog. And 8 glorious hours in pigeon pose. We fell in love by accident.  As a life-long runner, yoga was never my thing. It wasn’t even a “legitimate” workout. Flirtations:In late May, I heard about a “21 Day Yoga…

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REM-Running through DC – Summer 2011

By julie | September 6, 2011 |

A few fun photos from my REM-Running adventures in DC this summer: Sunset at the Washington Monument Girl with her Teddy-  at WWII Memorial overlooking Lincoln Memorial  Red, White and Blue REM-running through the new National Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. – waiting pensively for Hurricane Irene To view more photos…

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Influenza A (including H1N1 infection) May Trigger Narcolepsy

By julie | August 22, 2011 |

What causes narcolepsy? I wasn’t born with narcolepsy but developed it in my late teens to early 20’s. Evidence continues to suggest that influenza A (including H1N1) and other winter airway infections play a significant role in narcolepsy onset. However, the role of H1N1 vaccination is a different story, suggests a recent study led by…

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Roanoke Valley Awakens to Narcolepsy

By julie | August 4, 2011 |

  Mother Diantha with daughters Haven and Seanna On the last day of school, when a 4th grader passed a hat around the classroom, no one blinked. Instead, each 4th grader reached into their pockets and gave what they had – mostly coins. Together, they proudly collected about $15, believing that small change could lead…

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Follow Your Dreams: REM Sleep, Intuition and Oprah Magazine

By julie | August 2, 2011 |

I’ve learned to trust my “gut feeling” in sticky situations. Yet how is it that my body’s natural response is smarter than my well-educated rational mind?! This month, O: The Oprah Magazine answers this question in a fascinating article, “The Science of Intuition: An eye-opening guide to your sixth sense,” by Annie Murphy Paul (August…

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