Rebecca’s Story of Living with Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea
“I was trying to [manage nutrition and exercise], but again, doing that while managing my sleep, and working, and living my life, it was all so much. It felt unattainable.” – Rebecca
Common Insomnia Treatment Makes Sleep Quality Worse Than No Treatment
Cheap and widely available, benzodiazepines and related drugs are commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. But a new study led by Concordia University researchers shows that use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine receptor agonists can affect brain rhythms during sleep that are important for memory and cognitive health in adults aged between 55 and 80. According to the…
Stuck in the Mind’s Eye (and Ear) – Brenda’s Story of Sleep Paralysis
“I knew I was in my bed, but I was receiving some messages without sensing or hearing them – like telepathy. I had visions without seeing anything and heard messages without sound.” – Brenda
Le Réseau québécois de recherche sur le sommeil vous invite à la deuxième édition de sa Mini-retraite sur les technologies portables de surveillance du sommeil.
Le Réseau québécois de recherche sur le sommeil vous invite à la deuxième édition de sa Mini-retraite sur les technologies portables de surveillance du sommeil, qui se tiendra le mercredi 26 novembre 2025 à l’amphithéâtre de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Cet événement est offert gratuitement, mais requiert une inscription. Cet événement dynamique vous…
Quebec Sleep Research Network Mini-Retreat on Wearable Technologies For Sleep Monitoring
The Quebec Sleep Research Network is happy to invite CSS members to its Mini-Retreat on Wearable Technologies For Sleep Monitoring, which will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the amphitheater of the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. This event is free of charge, but registration is required. This dynamic event will…
6th National Course on Sleep Medicine at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)
There is still time to register for the 6th National Course on Sleep Medicine at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists, …
Sarah, a Physician’s Story of Narcolepsy
“I wanted to bring this to their attention to protect other students with chronic health conditions from harmful attitudes. Instead, they made me feel like I was being oversensitive and dramatic.” – Sarah
“This Is a Problem That Can End Your Life”: Reg’s 50-Year Journey with Sleep Apnea
“Like all good men in their 40s and 50s, [the attitude is], ‘well that’s nice to know… but it’s not causing me too many problems. I’ll buy it, but I won’t use it’.” – Reg
A wake-up call for sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed condition that affects your breathing while you sleep. Most people who have sleep apnea are not even aware of it. If left untreated, however, sleep apnea can have serious effects on physical and mental health and well-being. Find out more and help raise awareness about sleep apnea…
Remembering Dr. Harvey Moldofsky
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Harvey Moldofsky. Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Harvey Moldofsky earned his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1959 and went on to become Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Medicine there. Dr. Moldofsky spent a large portion of…