#narcolepsy is the inability of regulating the sleep wake cycle, caused by the destruction of #hypocretin #orexin neurons in the hypothalamus. #lifewithnarcolepsy #narcolepsywithcataplexy #cataplexy #sleepparalysis #hypnogagichallucinations

UCLA researchers find new clue to cause of human narcolepsy Narcoleptics have far less hypocretin, a chemical linked to alertness, in their brains than healthy people. A new study zeroes in on just what's killing hypocretin cells off.

So they seem to have figured out that people with more histamine in their brain have less hypocretin aka orexin which is seen as the cause of autoimmune version of narcolepsy (with cataplexy). #narcolepsy #orexin #hypocretin

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Study reveals key brain cells help resist food temptations in favor of exercise Hypocretin/orexin neurons (HONs) are crucial for resisting temptation and choosing exercise over highly palatable foods. This finding highlights potential targets for promoting physical activity and c...

Study reveals key brain cells help resist food temptations in favor of exercise 🧠🏃🍓 www.news-medical.net/news/2024080... #Neuroscience #Obesity #Exercise #Orexin #Hypocretin #BrainHealth #TemptationResistance #HealthyLiving #PhysicalActivity #Research @natureportfolio.bsky.social