Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Living with narcolepsy, and tips for fighting insomnia
Henry Nicholls has had narcolepsy for half his life. He says the condition is like being sleep deprived and overslept at the same time, and there is no cure.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenHenry Nicholls has had narcolepsy for half his life. He says the condition is like being sleep deprived and overslept at the same time, and there is no cure. He talks about that and other sleep disorders, and gives tips on how to retrain your brain to sleep better.
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