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Anxiety and sleep
If you’ve been feeling anxious, chances are your sleep is also suffering. Find out how anxiety impacts sleep and what you can do. Anxiety and anxiety disorders Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress, which includes fear or apprehension. However, if feelings of anxiety are extreme, are with you all the time,…
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 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 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…
Read MoreWhat is restless leg syndrome?
If you’ve ever experienced a powerful urge to move your legs at night, you may have restless leg syndrome What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease. It’s a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs and typically happens in the evening or…
Read MoreWhat is a circadian rhythm?
You may know circadian rhythms have something to do with sleep. But what are they, how do they impact sleep, and how can you reset yours? What is a circadian rhythm? Just like you have a daily routine, your body has one too. It’s called a circadian rhythm and it’s a 24-hour internal…
Read MoreWhat’s the best bedtime routine?
One of the secrets to getting a good night’s sleep is a solid bedtime routine. Here are our top tips to ensure your bedtime routine is one that will help put you to sleep. We all know the importance of a bedtime routine when it comes to babies and children. However, structured routine around…
Read MoreSleep and mental health
We all know how vital sleep is to our physical wellbeing, but how are sleep and mental health related? The quality and quantity of sleep we get each night can affect how we feel during the day. Get a good sleep and we wake up feeling refreshed, and ready to greet the day. But wake…
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