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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sleeping for hours and still feeling tired? It could be sleeping beauty syndrome; know its causes, treatment options, and more
Sleeping beauty syndrome, or Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS), is a rare sleep disorder mainly affecting adolescents, especially males. It causes excessive sleepiness, with sufferers sleeping 16-20 hours daily, accompanied by confusion, memory loss, and increased appetite during episodes. The exact cause is unknown but may involve genetic factors, brain abnormalities, or hormonal imbalances. While there is no cure, treatments like medications, lifestyle adjustments, and behavioral therapy can help manage symptoms and reduce episode frequency. With proper care and support, individuals with KLS can improve their quality of life despite the challenges posed by this condition. What is sleeping beauty syndrome and its symptoms Sleeping beauty syndrome also known as Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a rare sleep disorder that affects approximately 1-2 people per million. It is more common in males than females and typically begins during adolescence. The exact cause of KLS is still unknown, but it is believed to be related to abnormalities in the brain's sleep-wake cycle. The symptoms of sleeping beauty syndrome can vary from person to person, but they typically include: Excessive daytime sleepiness : People with KLS often sleep for 16-20 hours a day, waking up only to eat or use the bathroom. Confusion and disorientation: When awakened, individuals with KLS may experience confusion, disorientation, and irritability. Memory loss: Some people with KLS may experience memory loss or difficulty concentrating during episodes. Increased appetite: Some individuals with KLS may experience increased appetite or food cravings during episodes. What causes sleeping beauty syndrome The exact cause of sleeping beauty syndrome is still unknown, but several factors may contribute to its development, including: Genetic predisposition: Some people with KLS may have a family history of the condition. Brain abnormalities: Abnormalities in the brain's sleep-wake cycle or other brain regions may contribute to sleeping beauty syndrome. Hormonal imbalances: Hormonal imbalances or fluctuations may trigger episodes of sleeping beauty syndrome. Treatment options for sleeping beauty syndrome There is no cure for this syndrome, but treatment options can help manage symptoms and reduce the frequency and severity of episodes. These may include: Medications: Stimulants, antidepressants, or mood stabilizers may be prescribed to help manage symptoms. Lifestyle changes: Establishing a regular sleep schedule, avoiding triggers, and engaging in stress-reducing activities may help alleviate symptoms. Behavioural therapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or other forms of talk therapy may help individuals with sleeping beauty syndrome cope with symptoms and improve their quality of life. Living with sleeping beauty syndrome Living with sleeping beauty syndrome can be challenging, but with the right treatment and support, individuals with sleeping beauty syndrome can manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. It's essential to work with a healthcare professional to develop a personalized treatment plan and make lifestyle changes to accommodate the condition. Also read | Soft lump under your skin? It might be a lipoma: Here's what you need to know all about lipomas
The Sun
29-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Fahmi offers condolences on passing of journalist Nurulanuar
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family and friends of former Utusan Malaysia journalist Nurulanuar Mansor, who passed away yesterday. Fahmi expressed sadness over the passing of Nurulanuar, a member of the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Journalists Club (KLS), whom he described as an immensely talented individual in the arts. 'He drew a caricature which he presented to me during the Malaysian Media Clubs Alliance dinner last month. 'My condolences to all of the late Nurulanuar's family members and friends. I pray they are granted patience, resilience, and strength in facing this loss,' he posted on Facebook. Fahmi also prayed for Allah SWT to forgive his sins, accept his good deeds, and place his soul among the righteous. Meanwhile, KLS president Wan Syamsul Amly Wan Seadey, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that Nurulanuar passed away at Putrajaya Hospital due to a ruptured blood vessel. The funeral prayer will be held after the Zuhur prayers at Masjid Saidina Hamzah, and Nurulanuar's remains will be laid to rest at the Muslim cemetery along the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway in Taman Selasih, Batu Caves. - Bernama
New York Post
28-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
What is ‘sleeping beauty syndrome'? Extremely rare condition makes people sleep 16 to 20 hours
It's not such a fairy tale. With stress, smartphones, and bad nighttime habits, many of us are struggling to get the recommended six to nine hours of sleep each night. However, a rare condition causes some to doze for nearly an entire day for days on end. 4 A rare condition called 'sleeping beauty syndrome' causes some to doze for nearly an entire day for days on end. Courtesy Everett Collection What is sleeping beauty syndrome? Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS), also known as 'Sleeping beauty syndrome' or 'familial hibernation syndrome,' is a neurological disorder that causes sufferers to sleep for extended periods, as much as 16 to 20 hours a day. An ultra-rare condition, research suggests KLS occurs in one to five people per million and has a higher prevalence among Ashkenazi Jews. To date, only 500 cases have been reported in medical journals. While 70 percent of people with this disorder are male, KLS can affect either sex, with symptoms typically emerging in early adolescence and progressing for an average of 14 years. KLS is a central disorder of hypersomnolence, a category which also includes narcolepsy. Episodes can appear and subside, with most patients experience it for 10 to 20 years. Symptoms of KLS or sleeping beauty syndrome A KLS episode is defined as symptoms that persist for at least two days. Episodes average around 10 days but can last for several weeks. For one patient with KLS, her sleep count reached 70 consecutive days. 4 Episodes average around 10 days but can last for several weeks. Rido – Those with Kleine-Levin sometimes display ferocious hunger, hallucinate and become unprecedentedly aroused during episodes, according to the Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation. Experts say the majority of people diagnosed with KLS will experience on average, 20 episodes in their lifetime. Symptoms of KLS include: Extreme drowsiness and inability to stay awake. Increased appetite Weight gain Increased sex drive Hallucinations Behavioral changes, including irritability and disorientation Anxiety or depression. Confusion or amnesia. KLS episodes can come on suddenly, increasing the likelihood of injury if the patient is operating a motor vehicle or machinery — so people with the condition are advice to stay home in a secure environment during episodes. 4 The exact cause of KLS is unknown, although researchers suggest that it may be genetic or the result of an illness or injury that damages the hypothalamus. GoodIdeas – What causes KLS? The exact cause is unknown, although researchers suggest that it may be genetic or the result of an illness or injury that damages the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for regulating sleep. There is speculation that the disorder, which often develops after people become symptomatic for an infectious disease, is an autoimmune reaction in which the body mistakes brain tissue for an invader, according to a 2005 study. KLS can be triggered by: Infection Substance use Head trauma Physical exertion Stress Memory recall during an episode is limited. Patients may be able to eat and use the bathroom, but as a consequence of their extreme exhaustion, they struggle with physical function beyond these basic behaviors. 4 Therapy is often recommended alongside other KLS treatments to help patients manage symptoms of hypersexuality, anxiety, and depression. Chanelle2000/ – 'When it comes to relationships with friends, family, school is a big one: I lose everything when I'm in an episode,' one KLS patient previously shared. After an episode, normal behavior and sleep routines resumes. KLS treatment Treatment for KLS includes medications like lithium, IV steroids, and/or stimulants to reduce episode frequency, length, and severity. Therapy is often recommended alongside these treatments to help patients manage symptoms of hypersexuality, anxiety and depression.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
New crop of English writers from Belagavi keen to make their presence felt
Belagavi, the border district of Karnataka with multi-lingual heritage, has been a fertile ground for writers and translators. The list of writers hailing from the district who produced original work, criticism, and translations is long. Kannada and Marathi Since ancient times, the region that is presently called Belagavi district produced great Kannada writers like Rajaditya, Parshva Pandit, Nemichandra, Kuvalayananda and Bhalachandra. In later years, Betageri Krishna Sharma, Basavaraj Kattimani, Bhujendra Mahishawadi, Babasab Ahmedsab Sanadi, B.M. Inamdar and others contributed greatly to the language. In recent times, writers and translators like Chandrakant Pokale, Ramakrishna Marathe, Balasaheb Lokapur, Dadasaheb Chougale, Sarjoo Katkar, Nadeem Sanadi, Shobha Naik have kept Belagavi in the limelight. There is an impressive crop of Marathi writers too. They include Baba Padmanji Mule, Gurunath Abaji Kulkarni, Madhuri Shanbagh, Shobha Naik, Jyotiba Patil, A.R. Sohro, Subhash Akkole and others. Deshpande, legendary humourist, theatre personality and music critic, taught in a college in the city in the 60s. Veteran Konkani writer V.V. Shenoy hosted the world Konkani conference in Belagavi a few years before his death. Recent writers include Minion Gonsalves, Louis Rodrigues, and Elaine Borges. Kuntu Sagar from Ainapur was a Sanskrit writer and linguist. Prakrut scholar A.N. Upadhye knew 14 languages, and created memorable Kannada works. Other Prakrut writers include Basavaraj Khadabadi and S.P. Patil. Vidya Sagar Muni and Sri Vidyananda are notable Hindi writers from Belagavi district. But now, the new breed of writers is using English as their preferred language. Some of them are in school while others have picked up the pen later in life. Due to the use of English and due to the benefits of online technology, they are gaining wider recognition. Young aspirations Atreya Anand Patil is packing his bags to go to Udupi to join a pre-university course in one of the colleges there. 'The next two years will be focused on examination oriented study. I do not think I will get enough time to read poetry or novels,'' says the student from Gokak. The bright student who wants to join a national institute for professional studies, has published his first book of poetry when he was in the sixth standard, and he has written another 100 poems since, which are unpublished, says his father Anand Patil, who runs an oil factory in Gokak. Pranav Shashibhushan Bayari, a student of KLS public school in Belagavi, has not only written an English novel at 15, but has also succeeded in selling it online. He says his novel The Rusted Riddle: Echoes of The Locked Past, was written in secret. 'I did not tell anyone that I was writing a book, not even my parents. But when I told them, they were very supportive. Most of my friends, teachers and relatives knew only after it began selling online,'' he said. It took him a year to write this 460-page about a young adult hero's adventures. Pranav plans to write a sequel this year. A Kannada novel is also on the anvil. The book is about a child who investigates the murders of his parents. Pranav was inspired by Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. His parents hail from Chikkamagaluru. His father K.S. Shashibhushan, and mother Savitri run a pharmaceutical business in Belagavi. They are surprised and proud of Pranav's writing. Vedant Phadke, 18-year-old college management student, has several dreams and is working hard to achieve them. He is a poet, story writer and aspiring film maker and budding entrepreneur. He has written his debut novel The Epics of Ved Verse – Part 1: Arjun, which was inspired by Indian mythology and historical narratives. It is racy and visually enriching with detailed accounts of nature and the inner workings of the human mind. Growing up in the picturesque village of Kadoli, he was fascinated by nature and the mythological stories the elders told him. He aspires to be an entrepreneur and produce films that have an impact. Multiple talents Niranjan Navalgund is a polymath. He won his national level chess championship in primary school. Now in his early 20s, he is a FIDE Master and FIDE Trainer. He is a former National U-17 chess champion and a Commonwealth silver medalist in the U-18 category. He divides his time between online coaching for chess players around the globe, conducting matches, writing and running Nivedarpana, a music academy, and Lively Library, a library for students, founded by his late mother Nivedita Chandrashekar. His literary journey took flight in 2014 when his first short story was published in Chronicles of Urban Nomads (Readomania). Since then, he has contributed to several anthologies, including Hide and Seek, Magic of the Mask (A Little Chorus of Love), and Okay (A Beginner for a Beginning by Author's Ink). His co-written short film B-Tweets won an award at the Barcelona Planet International Film Festival. A dream during a train journey inspired his debut novella, The Lively Library and an Unlikely Romance, published by Readomania. He later self-published Over a Cup of Chai on Kindle. Niranjan also explores Japanese poetry forms like haiku and haibun, with works featured in journals such as Sonic Boom. His younger brother, Chidambar Navalgund, is a poet and haiku enthusiast whose debut collection The Sound of Healing was published by Yavanika Press. Anuradha Mirji is a novelist, journalist, content creator and film maker. She began writing when her family moved to her home town of Belagavi. After a science degree from Govindarama Seksaria Science College in Belagavi, she went to Manipal for her post-graduation in Mass Communication. She was a reporter, feature writer and content creator for some time. She worked in television and video production company, where she wrote scripts as well as shot and edited video content. She has directed documentaries such as The Living Dead about the endosulphan pesticide issue in Kasargod and The Kishkinda Trust about the empowerment of women in Anegundi. Her debut novel Finding Love Again took shape in Belagavi. Bengaluru-based Braj Kishore Gupta of Giant Step group has published it. She is working on her second novel now. The new story is set in Mangaluru and Kasargod, and the beautiful villages she discovered during the making of the documentary. Later in life Marie Raghavan is a poet who began writing late in life, but has published six collections in a short span of time. Her first solo collection Magical Movements was released in Bengaluru. She is the Director, The Formist Group, a realty company with projects in Bengaluru and Belagavi, and a life-skills trainer. She has been supporting initiatives like the Rostrum Diaries, a platform for young poets in Belagavi. 'My poems are an answer to the question as to how to accept, tolerate and love people with different personalities,'' she said. Sudhir Joglekar is a city based businessman, journalist and columnist. It was his background in social movements aimed at organising the poor working classes that led him to literature. 'I started writing only in the mid-80s as I was deeply involved in social movements before. Subsequently, I started writing weekly columns in Tarun Bharat and Newlink dailies.' 'I began writing novels after I realised that there was very little material on the ancient epics of India in international literary fora. A few years ago, I retired from my printing business and began reading world literature. I have published the first two volumes of the proposed trilogy of Indian epics, and I hope to release the third and final volume sometime later this year,' he said. His novels on the Mahabharata are set in a futuristic setting. His books are products of international collaborations. While the books were printed in India, they were designed in Japan and Australia.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Attorneys meeting with former Aspen Place residents
GARDNER, Kan. — Attorneys will meet with former tenants Tuesday night of a now condemned apartment complex in Gardner, Kansas. Last week, the City of Gardner condemned Aspen Place Apartments, saying they were unfit for living. The 180 families in the complex had 48 hours to vacate, and take all of their belongings. Community steps up to help after Gardner apartment condemned A Tuesday night meeting at the Hampton Inn Conference Center in Gardner is (KLS), a nonprofit law firm based in Topeka that currently represents 45 people at the apartments. 'In the space of landlord-tenant, there is not a level playing field,' Matthew Keenan, KLS's executive director, said. Keenan and his team of attorneys frequently represents low-income client in civil cases at no cost. KLS's Tuesday night meeting is meant to help tenants learn their rights, and to help many of them recover security deposits and last month's rent paid to Aspen Place. Keenan said, under these circumstances, Aspen Place is legally required to give those refunds. 'I've been in direct negotiations with the attorney for the landlord in an effort to make certain the tenants are treated fairly, and to make sure there isn't a waiver of rights or a release that they need to sign in order to get their rents or deposits back,' Keenan told FOX4. Some former Aspen Place residents are , where Lt. Nate Woodard can house 250 people per night. Woodard said he hasn't reached capacity yet, but he's concerned that's possible, since some hotel and short-term housing vouchers will expire soon. 'What I know is, the amount of affordable housing in Johnson County is few and far between. What I know is that some people are scraping their last pennies together. Their last dimes together,' Woodard said. Keenan added some displaced renters are being asked to pay large application fees as they search for new homes. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android A spokesperson for the City of Gardner said the city wants to help ensure these displaced residents' needs are met as they search for their next homes. Keenan clarifies — Aspen Place was not a Section Eight housing complex, but if it had been, he believes there would have been more oversight to prevent the bad conditions reported. He said someone should answer for this. He's trying to determine who. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
