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How alcohol affects your sleep
If you’ve ever thought that a little nightcap will help you sleep better, you’re not alone. However, science says that alcohol affects your sleep more than you may realise. Why alcohol makes you drowsy Alcohol produces both sedative and stimulating effects. The sedative effects make you initially drowsy, which can help you fall asleep…
Read MoreHow to avoid daytime sleepiness
We all have those days when we dream of crawling back to bed and pulling the covers over our heads. But if daytime sleepiness is more the norm than the exception, you might want to read on. Causes of daytime sleepiness Excessive daytime sleepiness will often interfere with work, study, relationships and daily activities. It…
Read MoreWhat is a sleep study?
If you experience difficulties with your sleep, you doctor may order a sleep study. But what is it? What can you expect? And what are the benefits? What is a sleep study? A sleep study is a non-invasive medical test that monitors your sleep. It’s done to diagnose sleep disorders that can’t be identified by…
Read MoreShould you nap?
There are different schools of thought when it comes to daytime napping, so we thought we’d tackle the question: should you nap during the day? What is a nap? A nap is a short sleep that’s usually taken in daytime hours, in addition to the usual night-time sleep routine. Most people take a nap…
Read MoreHow daylight savings affects your sleep
If you live in a state that observes daylight savings, you might be interested in knowing whether daylight savings affects your sleep. And if it does, what you can do about it. If you live in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania or the ACT then you’ll be used to setting your clocks…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreCan sleep be your weight loss secret?
Sleep is beneficial for many reasons, but did you know that good sleep can also be a secret to weight loss? With statistics indicating that the majority of Australians are overweight or obese, it’s clear that weight loss is something on most people’s minds. But did you know that getting enough sleep can help…
Read MoreCan sleep apps really improve your sleep?
In an age where there is an app for nearly everything, you might be wondering whether sleep apps can actually help improve your sleep? Sleep is a vital part of health and wellbeing, yet recent statistics show that one in three Australians fail to get enough sleep. In addition, around 10% of us take more…
Read MoreShould I be concerned about snoring?
Most of us are guilty of snoring at some stage. But is it just an annoying disruption to other people’s sleep, or a sign of something more serious? How common is snoring? If you snore when you sleep, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that around 40% of men and 30% of women have at…
Read MoreHow much sleep do you need and what if you don’t get enough?
Have you ever wondered how much sleep you need? And what happens if you don’t get enough? Here we look at how poor sleep affects your health. Be prepared to be surprised! How much sleep do you need? This is a common question and unfortunately, there is no specific answer because the amount we need…
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