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Sleepiness epidemic hits nation
A new national sleep study involving the University of Adelaide reveals Australia is in the grip of a sleep deprivation […]
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Global sleep apnoea study released
The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway […]
Poor sleep: sorting fact from fiction
Purveyors of sleep-inducing gadgets, therapies and pharmaceuticals have convinced a lot of us that we’re sleep-deprived insomniacs who need help […]
The yin and yang of sleep and attention
Being able to pay attention during the day relies on doing the exact opposite at night, according to University of […]
Holidays can make you tired
A Victoria University sleep psychologist says a holiday can bring a surprising level of tiredness for some, despite more sleep […]
Long nights and lazy days could send you to an early grave
Sleeping more than nine hours a night, and sitting too much during the day could be a hazardous combination, particularly […]
Sleep and mood research receives international attention
New research into how sleep affects the mood of people with and without dementia in nursing homes has received international […]
Flies show the true value of sleep
An international study on sleep and learning in flies has shown a good night’s sleep might be vital for retaining […]
Power naps for insomniacs
Daytime naps may hold the key to treating insomnia, Flinders University researchers believe. In a world-first study, Flinders Postdoctoral Research […]
Always tired? Drug-free trial to a better night’s sleep
A new drug-free treatment will be trialled for people with symptoms of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea in Brisbane. Led […]
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