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People who are very sleepy during the day, despite a good night's rest, may have a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia. New research has found this neurologic disorder may not be as rare as ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how many people may have the sleep disorder idiopathic hypersomnia. skynesher/Getty Images Extreme daytime tiredness and long hours of sleep are indicators of a ...

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A new study suggests that a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia may not be as rare as previously thought. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare sleep disorder that causes extreme tiredness during the day for no clear reason. The word “idiopathic” means there’s no known cause, and “hypersomnia” means ...