Popular Sleep Articles
Sleep issues in teenagers
Teenage sleep patterns can be varied, inconsistent, and different to that of an adult or young child. With the current lockdowns and school disruptions, it's no wonder that so many teens are struggling to maintain a healthy sleep pattern. Sleep issues in teenagers...
How does your occupation impact your sleep habits?
In many industries, sacrificing sleep is seen as a necessary part of success. Staying up late to finalise a project or meet a deadline is often considered a badge of honor—a genuine commitment to the job and the company as a whole. However, many people may not realise...
Mattress Matters: Choosing and caring for yours
An investment in good sleep is an investment in good health. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that chronic insomnia puts us at risk for such mental and physical health problems as depression, anxiety, asthma, stroke, seizures, diabetes, and obesity. Poor...
Can sleeping in separate bedrooms help you sleep better?
Do you have trouble sleeping when you share a bed with your partner? Many people report not sleeping well when they share their bed. So, how does bed sharing effect your sleep and is sleeping in separate bedrooms the secret to a good night's rest? To sleep or...
3 Restorative Yoga Poses for Sleep
Restorative yoga helps the mind and body deeply relax by using props to create positions of total ease and comfort. When the body feel fully supported in this way, we are able to relax; physically, mentally and emotionally, releasing deeply held tension, which in turn...
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
If you snore at night, you are not alone. However, if you snore daily and the noise is affecting your sleeping partners then it's time to investigate the reason for your snoring. Snoring can be, but is not always, a symptom of sleep apnea. Simple ways to stop...
How to use music to help you sleep better
Sleep has a profound effect on our minds and emotions. So, it's no surprise that recent studies have found a link between listening to music and falling asleep. A study conducted in the United States demonstrated that those patients who were suffering from stress...
Mindfulness sleep exercises for a more peaceful slumber
Many things have changed our ability to sleep. From technology (and that dreaded blue light) never leaving our side, to a world full of news that brings about plenty of stress, there are a variety of reasons why people might have trouble falling asleep each night. And...
How to sleep when you have coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please note that this article has general advice only. If you are unwell, have a high fever or are struggling to breathe, visit your doctor or health care professional immediately. This article is intended to help people with a mild respiratory illness to get...
What you need to know about a new mattress return policy
If you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep, there are few things more important than having the right mattress. When you finally convince yourself to get rid of your old mattress and replace it with a new, more comfortable model, it’s important to know exactly what...
6 Tips for a good night’s sleep in a hotel
Different people adapt to new situations in different ways, including sleeping in a hotel room. While some of us find it easy to fall into a deep slumber in a hotel, others don’t. Luckily, there are a number of ways to overcome this problem. Below is a list of six...
How Work Stress Interferes With Good Sleep
Have you been experiencing trouble sleeping? If so, has your work been stressful lately? More and more Australians are failing to take their much needed annual leave, as we become a nation of workaholics. This can lead to extra stress, which can affect your ability to...