Majority of Members Have Chronic Sleep Problems That Point to Insomnia, But They Aren’t Diagnosed With The Condition CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— September 23, 2013—Results from a new survey of 5,256 PatientsLikeMe members around the world reveal nearly one-third of respondents—people who live day to day with life-changing conditions—never (5%) or rarely (25%) get a good… Continue reading Bad night’s sleep is norm for people with health conditions, according to PatientsLikeMe survey
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Are you sleeping? – Quick poll
We all know that sleep impacts our daily lives and overall well-being. Here at PatientsLikeMe, we want to learn more about how sleep affects your health, and how health affects your sleep. It’s all part of our ongoing “Are You Sleeping?” initiative, so take just a second to click the quick poll below and see… Continue reading Are you sleeping? – Quick poll
The “Are You Sleeping?” campaign kick off. How the PatientsLikeMe Team sleeps
Sleep and its impact on our lives is one of the hottest topics on PatientsLikeMe. It’s one reason why, over the next several months, PatientsLikeMe is going to be taking a deeper look at your sleep experiences and how they affect your overall health. So, we want to know – Are you sleeping? Keep an eye… Continue reading The “Are You Sleeping?” campaign kick off. How the PatientsLikeMe Team sleeps
A Peek at the December Newsletters for Members
What kinds of things do we cover in our monthly newsletters for members? Take a look at the excerpt below from our December edition. Also, in case you didn’t know, anyone – whether a PatientsLikeMe member or not – can view our current and past newsletters in our Newsletter Archive. See what we’ve been up to… Continue reading A Peek at the December Newsletters for Members
Coping with Holiday Stress and Blues
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? The holidays can be a time of merriment and joy marked by festive parties and family reunions. But they can also be quite challenging. Despite the great cheer advertised everywhere you look, some people find themselves struggling with stress, anxiety, loneliness and/or depression. This… Continue reading Coping with Holiday Stress and Blues
Spotlighted Blogger: Parkinson’s Patient Steve Ploussard of “Attitude & Fitness Wins”
Last week we kicked off a new blog series featuring patient bloggers, and today, we’re pleased to present our second installment. Please meet Steve Ploussard, a longtime PatientsLikeMe member who writes a blog about living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) called “Attitude & Fitness Wins.” Steve decided that blogging was the perfect way to “come out”… Continue reading Spotlighted Blogger: Parkinson’s Patient Steve Ploussard of “Attitude & Fitness Wins”
Share Your Experiences with Euphytose
Available without a prescription in France, Euphytose is an herbal treatment for anxiety and depression that contains six plant extracts: Hawthorn, Passionflower, Valerian, Ballota foetida, Cola nitida and Guarana (Paullinia cupana). The latter is available in France as an over-the-counter anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) agent. Producing both sedative and stimulant effects, Euphytose combines traditional herbal remedies for… Continue reading Share Your Experiences with Euphytose
Share your experiences with the antidepressant ADCO Mirteron
ADCO Mirteron is an international brand of mirtazapine, a tetracyclic antidepressant that is used to treat depression and, in come cases, insomnia. At PatientsLikeMe, where more than 115,000 patients are sharing their experiences with prescription drugs, supplements and more, we have just one patient who reports taking ADCO Mirteron while more than 300 patients report… Continue reading Share your experiences with the antidepressant ADCO Mirteron
Parkinson’s Disease: Real-World Data, Real-World Experiences
It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month. As we continue to spread the word about this condition, we wanted to tell you a little bit more about our PatientsLikeMe Parkinson’s community. Launched two years ago this month, the community has steadily grown to include more than 3,400 patients. Below are some interesting facts about the community, as well… Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Real-World Data, Real-World Experiences