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Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people the opportunity to represent Hypersomnolence Australia at this year's Sleep DownUnder Conference.
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 173 min read

Call to action - Support for funding for a CDH Patient Registry
Attention Australians Living with Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence (CDH) ie: Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndro
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 62 min read

Sleep DownUnder 2024 - Update
Last year, I noted that the recent attention on Idiopathic Hypersomnia and narcolepsy, both globally and in Australia, has been...
Michelle Chadwick
Nov 22, 20246 min read

How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?
Michelle Chadwick
May 21, 202417 min read

Living with IH Global Support Groups
Are you looking for support or to meet (online) and chat with others living with IH? In 2020 we started LIVING WITH IDIOPATHIC...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 19, 20242 min read

IHAW - Ways to Participate
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is 1-7 June! We encourage everyone to participate. Whether you have a lot of time or just a...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 7, 20242 min read

New date and collaboration for the IH Awareness Week
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is moving to June 1-7 ! Note: This is a permanent move. The IHAW will be 1-7 June every year....
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 5, 20241 min read

Living with IH - Share Your Experience Project
Why should you get involved? Raising awareness plays a crucial role in bringing attention to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) and the...
Michelle Chadwick
Mar 4, 20242 min read

RARE DISEASE DAY
Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a rare...
Michelle Chadwick
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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Electrolytes and Dehydration
Reducing carbohydrates in our diet can have a positive impact on our overall health and wellbeing. It can also specifically contribute to...

RESEARCH STUDY - Physical Activity and Hypersomnolence
Can Physical Activity Help Manage Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia? Researchers at the University of Sydney are conducting a...

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Hypersomnia (CBT-H), and can it help you?
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Hypersomnia (CBT-H), and can it help you? Find out with Dr Sara Winter


Could your daily hit of caffeine be masking a sleep disorder?
Caffeine can be very effective for improving your concentration, alertness and energy. However, if you consume caffeine on a daily basis...


Daytime Sleepiness – Finding the Cause
Do you feel tired all the time no matter how much sleep you get? Daytime sleepiness has a significant impact on quality of life. People...
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