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A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’

A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’

As we transition from wakefulness to sleep, the nervous system winds down and muscles relax. Sometimes, the brain misinterprets what’s happening.

17.09.2025 5

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Yaqoot Fatima

The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work?

Mounjaro leads to weight loss, which can help patients with sleep apnoea.

12.06.2025 10

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Yaqoot Fatima