Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.

Dr David Cunnington

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.