Jenna Martin is a photographer living with insomnia, and her sleeplessness is the inspiration behind much of her work. Much like the Seeing [MS] campaign, she tries to visualize her experiences through unique photographs that capture what it feels like to manage bouts of insomnia. Her photographs were recently featured in the Huffington Post, and… Continue reading Visualizing insomnia
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“We have become 24/7 creatures in a 24/7 society”: an interview on sleep with Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
Dr. Fred Turek is Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology at Northwestern University. He holds a BS in biology from Michigan State University and a PhD in biology from Stanford University. Dr.Turek’s current research focuses on the genetics of the circadian clock system, the effects of advanced age on behavioral and endocrine… Continue reading “We have become 24/7 creatures in a 24/7 society”: an interview on sleep with Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
What do you know about getting enough sleep?
That’s what the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is asking during Sleep Awareness Week to help everyone better understand why sleep matters. And what you know probably depends on your own experiences. Are you living with insomnia or a chronic condition that impacts your sleep? Or do you just have a restless night every once in… Continue reading What do you know about getting enough sleep?
Stress and sleep- PatientsLikeMe co-founder Jamie Heywood’s interview on the TEDMED blog
Our co-founder Jamie Heywood was just interviewed for the TEDMED blog. Check it out! He talks more about the recent PatientsLikeMe sleep survey and some new results that show how stress can impact our sleeping habits. Here’s what’s posted up on the TEDMED blog… A new survey suggests patients’ sleep problems often… Continue reading Stress and sleep- PatientsLikeMe co-founder Jamie Heywood’s interview on the TEDMED blog
Trying to put insomnia to rest – An interview on sleep with insomnia patient and PatientsLikeMe member Marcia
As part of our “Are You Sleeping?” initiative, we’re talking with different patients to learn what it’s like to live with a lack of sleep and how that impacts their health. Recently, we caught up with Marcia, a PatientsLikeMe MS community member (some of you might know her as gamma) and happy grandmother of 3… Continue reading Trying to put insomnia to rest – An interview on sleep with insomnia patient and PatientsLikeMe member Marcia
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
Mental Health Awareness: What do you know about Mood Conditions?
In honor of this month’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in our PatientsLikeMe Mood community. Launched in 2008, the community now has more than 18,000 patients. Below are some interesting facts about the community, so please read and share on! DID YOU ALSO KNOW… How are our members treating their… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness: What do you know about Mood Conditions?