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People between the ages of 65 and 74 are often called


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Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often linked to a deficiency in the brain neurotransmitter orexin.

Somnambulism

A condition also known as sleepwalking, where an individual engages in activities that are usually performed during a state of full consciousness while being asleep.

Sleep Apnea

A condition marked by interruptions in breathing or instances of light breathing while asleep.

Microsleeps

Very short, unintended episodes of loss of attention or sleep that may last from a fraction of a second to several seconds, often happening when a person is fatigued but trying to stay awake.

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