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NFL Player Josh Andrews on Playing Professional Football With a Narcolepsy Diagnosis

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, retired NFL offensive lineman Josh Andrews discusses his experience being a professional athlete diagnosed with narcolepsy with co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Josh shares the early symptoms he experienced and how he is treating his condition now. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Andrew Spector, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Duke Health. Dr. Spector explains how narcolepsy differs from different sleep disorders and how these types of conditions are diagnosed and treated.

Additional Resources

What is Narcolepsy?

What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome

How Sleep Protects the Brain

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

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U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206

· Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org

Social Media:

Guests: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, retired NFL offensive lineman Josh Andrews discusses his experience being a professional athlete diagnosed with narcolepsy with co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Josh shares the early symptoms he experienced and how he is treating his condition now. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Andrew Spector, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Duke Health. Dr. Spector explains how narcolepsy differs from different sleep disorders and how these types of conditions are diagnosed and treated.

Additional Resources

What is Narcolepsy?

What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome

How Sleep Protects the Brain

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206

· Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org

Social Media:

Guests: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  continue reading

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