Posts Tagged ‘quality mattress’
How sleep changes as you age
The process of aging brings many changes, including differences to our sleep. Find out how your sleep needs change over your lifetime. The amount and quality of sleep changes as we get older. Here’s a quick summary on how your sleep needs change over time, and the differences you can expect as you…
Read MoreWhat is a circadian rhythm?
You may know circadian rhythms have something to do with sleep. But what are they, how do they impact sleep, and how can you reset yours? What is a circadian rhythm? Just like you have a daily routine, your body has one too. It’s called a circadian rhythm and it’s a 24-hour internal…
Read MoreWhat’s the best bedtime routine?
One of the secrets to getting a good night’s sleep is a solid bedtime routine. Here are our top tips to ensure your bedtime routine is one that will help put you to sleep. We all know the importance of a bedtime routine when it comes to babies and children. However, structured routine around…
Read MoreHerbs for sleep: Do they really work?
If you’ve ever had trouble sleeping you may have turned to herbs to help you sleep. But do they really work? Herbs have been used for centuries as a natural way to promote good sleep. Even today, people turn to natural sleep remedies, including herbs instead of resorting to sleeping pills. Herbs for sleep…
Read MoreIs stress affecting your sleep?
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…
Read MoreSleeping on a hot night : our top tips to beat the heat
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…
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 MoreBaby in the house? Say goodbye to sleeping through the night
If you’ve just had a baby, or planning to have one, be prepared that sleeping through the night might now be a fantasy — for a while at least. If you have a baby, or know someone who has one, you’ll know that sleeping through the night is a big deal — for all concerned.…
Read MoreWhy do we dream?
Dreams are something we’ve all experienced, but have you ever wondered why we dream? What are dreams? Quite simply, dreams are stories or images that our brain creates while we are asleep. These stories can range from pleasant and entertaining, to strange and even frightening. Scientists still don’t fully understand dreams — why we dream,…
Read MoreIs pain keeping you awake? How to sleep with pain
Trying to sleep with pain can be frustrating and difficult, especially if your pain is ongoing or severe. Types of pain Pain can be caused by a number of things, but it’s usually categorised as being acute or chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It lasts less than…
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