Common sleep disorders

Common 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…

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What to do when you can’t sleep

what 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…

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

Why you should rethink your all-nighter

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…

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Sleep and mental health

Sleep and mental health

We all know how vital sleep is to our physical wellbeing, but how are sleep and mental health related? The quality and quantity of sleep we get each night can affect how we feel during the day. Get a good sleep and we wake up feeling refreshed, and ready to greet the day. But wake…

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What is a sleep study?

What 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…

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What is insomnia?

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:…

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The importance of a quality mattress

Importance of a quality mattress

Comfort is an important factor in getting a good night’s sleep and a quality mattress is a useful way to achieve that comfort. A quality mattress will offer more than just comfort and durability. The best mattresses are constructed using the innovative pocket spring system, where each spring is isolated in its own fabric pocket.…

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