Sleep Facts

Is a stuffy or runny nose preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep? Find out how allergies affect sleep and how you can manage symptoms. What are allergies Allergies refer to a wide range of conditions. When the body overreacts to a substance that is harmless to most people, an allergic reaction,…

If you feel that your sleep changes with the seasons, you’re probably right! Find out how your sleep is affected by seasonal changes and how to get the best sleep you can. Why sleep changes with the seasons One of the influences on our sleep is our external environment, so it makes sense that our…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The most common allergies that affect sleep

How sleep changes with the seasons

Anxiety and sleep

Teenagers and sleep – what you need to know

Choosing the right pillow

Sleep differences between men and women

Why are you waking up tired?

Why you should re-think your ‘all-nighter’

Nightmares and night terrors – what’s the difference?

Sleep and shift work: what you can do