Can’t get your teenager out of bed?
Struggling to teenager out of bed in the morning? Learn why and what you can do. It’s very common for teenagers to have trouble getting up for school in the morning. It can also be [...]
Does cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy is an effective treatment for insomnia For the last 3 years, I’ve been working with a team led by Dr James Trauer who have pulled together all the research on [...]
Research in narcolepsy & hypersomnia
Research in narcolepsy and hypersomnia is continually evolving, with new diagnostic tools and treatment options in development. As our understanding of the biology of narcolepsy and hypersomnia [...]
How much sleep do I need?
Am I getting enough sleep? What are the latest recommendations? New recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society address the question: How much sleep do [...]
Managing the circadian rhythm
Need some help getting back in sync? Get your rhythm back on track with these tips. Light, activity and meals are key inputs to the circadian rhythm. These tools can be used to help manage the [...]
Circadian rhythm disorders
Feel like your inner timing is out? You may have a circadian rhythm disorder. There are a number of disorders of the circadian rhythm that can cause problems with feeling more sleepy that you [...]
What is the circadian rhythm?
Feel like things are out of sync? Maybe your circadian rhythm isn’t working well. We all have an intrinsic rhythm that keeps our sleep and other body functions in sync. Understanding how [...]
How do I manage jet lag?
We are often flying between multiple time zones. Jet lag is something that many of us experience & need strategies to manage.
Staying healthy on shift work
What can I do to stay healthy on shift work? Shift work can have a significant impact on sleep and health. These occur via a number of different mechanisms but the three main sleep-related [...]
Going beyond managing sleep disorders: A challenge for health professionals.
Is managing sleep disorders enough? Current healthcare delivery in sleep is very focussed on diagnosing and managing sleep disorders, but is that enough? Should we go beyond that and help people [...]
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