How to set up your day for a good night’s sleep

How to set up your day for a good nights sleep

Wondering what you can do to get a good night’s sleep? Believe it or not, how you sleep at night depends a lot upon what you do in the day.     It might surprise you but a good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up and is influenced by how you spend your…

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Why skimping on sleep is risking your health

skimping on sleep

Think that skimping on sleep is no big deal? Time to think again.     We’ve all done it – skimped on sleep. Whether it’s because we were burning the candle at both ends, pulling an all-nighter, or just partying too long into the night, nearly all of us have experienced the immediate effects of…

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How to get back into a good sleep routine

how 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…

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Weighted blankets : are they worth it?

weighted blankets

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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Anxiety and sleep

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,…

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Teenagers and sleep – what you need to know

Teenagers and sleep

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…

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Choosing the right pillow

choosing the right pillow

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…

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Grinding your teeth at night? Here’s what to do

grinding your teeth at night

Do you sometimes wake with jaw and neck pain? You may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Read on to discover more about this sleep disorder.     Involuntary grinding and clenching of your teeth while you sleep is also known as bruxism. It most commonly occurs in children, adolescents and young adults but…

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Why are you waking up tired?

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…

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Sleep and shift work: what you can do

Sleep and shift work

  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…

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