Sleep Facts
Teenagers and sleep – what you need to know
If you have a teen, you might have noticed that their sleep patterns are much different to what they were when they were younger. Find out what you need to know about teenagers and sleep. How much sleep do teenagers need? Experts recommend that teenagers get between 8 – 10 hours each night, which is…
Read MoreChoosing the right pillow
If you’ve ever experienced a sore neck when sleeping, you know the importance of choosing the right pillow. But how do you know which one to choose? Choosing the right pillow is important to ensure you get a good nights’ sleep. It’s also important for your overall health and wellbeing, as the wrong one…
Read MoreSleep differences between men and women
It might surprise you to learn that there are key sleep differences between men and women. Read our blog to find out what they are. How well do men and women sleep? While men and women need the same amount of sleep, the quantity and quality of sleep differs between each group. What…
Read MoreWhy are you waking up tired?
If you’re regularly waking up tired, despite getting to bed at a decent time, you may be wondering what’s going on. In this blog, we look at the most common reasons people don’t get a good nights sleep. You’re drinking too much coffee While it remains a favourite drink with many Australians, coffee and other…
Read MoreWhy you should re-think your ‘all-nighter’
Are you one of those people who pull all-nighters when life gets busy? If so, you need to read this! Whether it’s to study for an exam, meet a deadline or to keep partying, most of us have pulled all-nighters in our lifetime. However, research shows that perhaps they’re not as harmless as we…
Read MoreNightmares and night terrors – what’s the difference?
Children all have bad dreams from time to time, but how do you know if it’s a nightmare or a night terror? What are nightmares? Nightmares are vivid, frightening dreams that often wake you from sleep. They are most common in children, with up to half of all children experiencing them. Adults can…
Read MoreSleep and shift work: what you can do
If you’re a shift worker, you probably know first hand how shift work and sleep don’t go together. Here are our top tips on how to get the best sleep you can. What is shift work? Generally speaking, shift work is defined as any shift that falls outside the hours of 6am and…
Read MoreWhat is narcolepsy?
There are a number of chronic sleep disorders that can severely interfere with your life. Narcolepsy is one of them. What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. Characteristics of this condition include overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden ‘attacks’ of sleep. People with…
Read MoreAre you making these sleep mistakes?
Want to get a great night’s sleep? Make sure you’re not making these sleep mistakes. Exercising close to bedtime While regular exercise does promote good sleep, exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with your sleep. This is because the immediate effects of exercise elevate stress levels, and cause an increase in body temperature…
Read MoreSmoking and sleep
We know that smoking is linked to many serious diseases including cancer and heart disease. But what about smoking and sleep? Tobacco smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health, and research shows that it also impacts negatively on your sleep. Difficulty falling asleep People who smoke often…
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