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Most of us love a cup or two (or maybe more) of coffee each day, but can the caffeine in your cuppa be interfering with your sleep? What is caffeine? Caffeine is a natural substance found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the brain by increasing alertness…

Using electronics for bed may not be the relaxing activity you think it is. Find out why this simple activity could be preventing you from getting a good nights’ sleep. If you take electronic devices into the bedroom, you’re not alone. A recent survey by the Sleep Health Foundation found that up to 45% of…

With the recent outbreak of the corona virus, you may be wondering how to boost their immune system. But did you know you can boost your immune system with sleep? Boost your immune system with sleep There are a number of ways we can boost our immune systems in order to be as healthy as…

Are you finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep? Perhaps stress is affecting your sleep. We all know it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. And while it’s normal to have the odd night here and there where good sleep is hard to come by, persistent problems with your sleep isn’t…

Performing normal, everyday activities while you’re asleep may seem strange, but it’s exactly what happens when people go sleepwalking. But is it dangerous? What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking (aka somnambulism) is a disorder that originates during deep sleep. The result is that the person affected can walk or perform other complex behaviours while they…

We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but sleeping on a hot night can be easier said than done! Summer in Australia can get very hot, and this heat is not just limited to the day. Extreme heat, especially at night, can play havoc with your sleep making…

Each night, when you sleep, you actually pass through five stages of sleep. Find out what they are, and why they’re important. Sleep is a complicated state. Once upon a time, it was believed that when people fell asleep their brains and bodies would ‘shut down’, allowing them to recover from their daily activities.…

If you have a young child, you know that it can sometimes be difficult to get them off to sleep. However, instilling a bedtime routine can help your children sleep better at night. How much sleep do children need? Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer for this one. However, the younger the child…

We all know that to ensure a good night’s sleep we need to relax before bed. But what are the best ways to do this? And what things should we avoid? The need to relax The busyness and stress of everyday life can take a toll on your body, meaning you’re well and truly tired…

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…

Posts Tagged ‘good night sleep’

Sleep and caffeine: How much is too much?

Are electronics before bed interfering with your sleep?

Boost your immune system with sleep

Is stress affecting your sleep?

Is sleepwalking dangerous?

Sleeping on a hot night : our top tips to beat the heat

What are the stages of sleep and why are they important?

A bedtime routine for children to ensure good sleep

How to relax before bed

How alcohol affects your sleep