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What is insomnia?
Most of us have experienced trouble sleeping from time to time. But is it insomnia? And if it is, what can you do about it? What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterised by difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. You may have insomnia if you have one or more of the following symptoms:…
Read MoreHow Covid affects your sleep
Research into the effects of Covid continues to discover how it impacts us long-term, with data now showing us how Covid affects sleep. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the way people slept began to change. Many people were sleeping longer than usual as a result of working from home during lockdowns and saving time…
Read MoreSleep and diabetes
You may be surprised to learn that sleep and diabetes are closely linked. Read on to find out why. What is diabetes Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a serious condition where there is too much glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. This can lead to long-term and short-term health complications. There are 3…
Read MoreCommon sleep disorders
Unfortunately, most Australians don’t get enough sleep. While lack of sleep can often be due to lifestyle factors, sleep disorders can also be to blame. It’s estimated that about 20% of Australians are affected by a major sleep disorder that affects their sleep. These include obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and insomnia — the…
Read MoreWhat to do when you can’t sleep
Most of us have times when we can’t sleep, whether it’s trouble dropping off or staying asleep. Here’s our advice on what to do when sleep eludes you. How Australians sleep Many Australians have trouble sleeping. Recent studies and surveys indicate that almost 60% of us have symptoms 3-4 times a week. These include: having…
Read MoreSleep and your heart: What’s the connection?
We all know that a healthy heart is vital for our wellbeing. But did you know that sleep and the health of your heart are closely connected? While good sleep is important for energy levels, it also plays a vital role in the health of your heart. Your heart The heart is a…
Read MoreFoods to help you sleep
We’ve all heard the saying you are what you eat, but how does that apply to sleep? In this blog, we look at the best foods (and drinks) to have that will help you sleep well. It’s no secret that sleep is vitally important for our overall health and wellbeing. Experts recommend we…
Read MoreCOVID and sleep – what are the effects?
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, but how has it affected sleep? Increased sleep problems Not long after the pandemic began, we wrote a post about how COVID-19 had impacted sleep patterns. According to the research back then, many people were sleeping a bit longer than usual as…
Read MoreHow to get back into a good sleep routine
Going on holidays, travelling, working shift work or overcoming an illness can all wreak havoc on the best sleep routines. But the good news is that there are many things you can do to get back into a good routine. What is a good sleep routine? Sleep routines vary from person to person…
Read MoreWeighted blankets : are they worth it?
Weighted blankets are among the newest and most popular sleep products on the market. But what are they and do they work? What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets are heavy blankets that are used for therapeutic purposes — most commonly stress and anxiety. These blankets can be made from a variety of materials but…
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