Sleep Well,
Be Well.

Better sleep, better health with information, tools and tips from the Sleep Specialists!

Sleep is essential to healthy living. Sleep problems, such as insomnia, sleep apnea or restless sleep, do more than deny you rest; they can also adversely affect your health and wellbeing.

At SleepHub we combine the science of sleep medicine together with wellness and healthy living. Empowering people to achieve better sleep, a more balanced lifestyle and a happy, healthier life.

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Sleep and the menopause

Sleep changes for a lot of women around the start of menopause & after menopause. Hot flushes can disturb sleep & it can be lighter & easily disturbed.

Treatment for restless legs syndrome. What are the options?

Updated guide to RLS treatment based on 2025 AASM guidelines. Why gabapentinoids are now first-line and dopamine agonists have fallen out of favour.

Adjusting to the End of Daylight Saving – What to expect

Clocks go back 5 April. Sleep physician, Dr David Cunnington, explains what to expect and how to help your body clock adjust with minimal disruption.

What is pacing? How does it differ from graded exercise therapy (GET)?

Why ME/CFS treatment changed in 2021: from graded exercise therapy to pacing. An evidence-based review.

Ayurveda and Circadian Rhythms

Discover how Ayurveda’s daily routines align with circadian rhythms, supporting better sleep, digestion, and overall health.

Sleep Talk: Episode 41 – When to Eat

When we eat may be just as important as what we eat for managing obesity and health. We talk to Dr Gerda Pot about the emerging field of chrono-nutrition.

Sleep Talk: Episode 9 – Teens and Screens

Teenagers who can’t get out of bed in the morning or can’t get to sleep at night are a common problem we see in the clinic.

Sleep Talk: Episode 8 – Sleep 2016 Update

In this update from Sleep 2016, we discuss the latest research in hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian rhythms and sleep technologies.

Sleep Talk: Episode 33 – Sleep in Depression

What changes in sleep are seen in depression? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression?

What’s the problem with screens and sleep?

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Medication for insomnia

Although the best long term treatment for insomnia is cognitive behavioural therapy, there is a role for medication for insomnia.

Chronic stress

Are you constantly feeling tired? Having trouble concentrating and remembering things? Not sleeping well? These may be symptoms of chronic stress.

What is Hyperarousal?

Do you have difficulty switching off at night? It might be hyperarousal which can occur if we are busy through the day and aren't managing stress.

What is sleep debt?

Sleep debt can cause problems if it builds up, but learning how to use sleep debt to your advantage can be a helpful tool in managing your sleep.

Treatment for restless legs syndrome. What are the options?

Updated guide to RLS treatment based on 2025 AASM guidelines. Why gabapentinoids are now first-line and dopamine agonists have fallen out of favour.

Augmentation in Restless Legs Syndrome

Augmentation in restless leg syndrome is common and needs careful management.

Sleep Talk: Episode 10 – Restless legs syndrome

Can't sit still in meetings? Feel restless in the evenings or on getting in to bed? Can't get to sleep because you just can't keep your legs still? These are all symptoms of restless legs syndrome.

What are periodic limb movements?

Sleep Talk: Episode 22 – How to treat sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is common and can cause significant symptoms. But how can it be treated and how do you decide what treatment to use?

Sleep Talk: Episode 21 – Why treat sleep apnea?

Many people are seen to have snoring and periods of stopping breathing during sleep. But does everyone who has sleep apnea need treatment?

What is idiopathic hypersomnia

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a chronic neurological disorder that results in daytime sleepiness, difficulty in awakening and cognitive dysfunction.

Not all sleepiness is narcolepsy

When managing people with sleepiness it is important to consider all causes sleepiness, not just label everyone as having narcolepsy.

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) in Australia

Sleep apnea in women

Sleep apnea in women is not always the same as it is in men. For women, tiredness and sleep disturbance can be present even in mild sleep apnea.

Adjusting to the End of Daylight Saving – What to expect

Clocks go back 5 April. Sleep physician, Dr David Cunnington, explains what to expect and how to help your body clock adjust with minimal disruption.

Does Poor Sleep Really Age Your Skin? What the Science Actually Shows

Everyone believes in beauty sleep, but proving it actually works is harder than you'd think—and stress might be the real culprit all along.

Wearables and Sleep: A Common Sense Approach

Learn how to get real value from sleep trackers—focus on regularity and context, not scores; avoid orthosomnia and know when to see a sleep professional.

Mindfulness. Practical tips for sleep.

Mindfulness programs have been shown to improve the overall quality of life, in both men and women.

Sleep and the menopause

Sleep changes for a lot of women around the start of menopause & after menopause. Hot flushes can disturb sleep & it can be lighter & easily disturbed.

Ayurveda and Circadian Rhythms

Discover how Ayurveda’s daily routines align with circadian rhythms, supporting better sleep, digestion, and overall health.

Mindfulness. Practical tips for sleep.

Mindfulness programs have been shown to improve the overall quality of life, in both men and women.

Why am I sleepy?

It's common to feel sleepy or tired. But how sleepy is too sleepy, and if you are feeling sleepy, what is causing it, and what can be done about it?

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Sleep and the menopause

Sleep changes for a lot of women around the start of menopause & after menopause. Hot flushes can disturb sleep & it can be lighter & easily disturbed.

Restless legs syndrome, Sleep Disorders

Treatment for restless legs syndrome. What are the options?

Updated guide to RLS treatment based on 2025 AASM guidelines. Why gabapentinoids are now first-line and dopamine agonists have fallen out of favour.

Sleep Tools & Tips

Adjusting to the End of Daylight Saving – What to expect

Clocks go back 5 April. Sleep physician, Dr David Cunnington, explains what to expect and how to help your body clock adjust with minimal disruption.

Fatigue syndromes, Sleep Tools & Tips

What is pacing? How does it differ from graded exercise therapy (GET)?

Why ME/CFS treatment changed in 2021: from graded exercise therapy to pacing. An evidence-based review.

Sleep Tools & Tips

What are your sleep goals for 2026?

Set evidence-based sleep goals for 2026. Start with wake time consistency, harness morning light, and build sustainable habits with this practical guide.

Healthy Living, Sleep Tools & Tips, Sleep Tools & Tips

Does Poor Sleep Really Age Your Skin? What the Science Actually Shows

Everyone believes in beauty sleep, but proving it actually works is harder than you'd think—and stress might be the real culprit all along.

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Dr David Cunnington and Kris Pierce share a longstanding passion for helping people achieve better sleep and better health.

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