Dr David Cunnington

Sleep Talk: Episode 19 – Winter Blues
Do you get winter blues? Why does this happen? What can we do about it? It is all about light or are there other factors involved in winter blues?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 18 – Mindfulness
What is mindfulness? How is it used? How can it help with sleep? These are all questions we try to answer in this episode's discussion on mindfulness.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 17 – Headache and Sleep
Headaches are a common symptom in people with sleep disorders, and headaches can also cause sleep problems.
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Cannabis and sleep: What are the effects?
Marijuana or cannabis use is common, particularly before bed time, but does it help with sleep?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 16 – Orexin & Suvorexant
Orexin is a 'master controller' of the sleep wake control system. It stimulates the wake-promoting system and stabilises the switching between wake and sleep.
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Suvorexant: A New Treatment for Insomnia
Orexin is one of the key neurotransmitters in the regulation of sleep and wake. Suvorexant, an orexin antagonist is a new treatment for insomnia.
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Sleep Talk Podcast – Dreams
Dreaming. We all do it, but what is it really? Are all dreams the same? Do they have meaning? How should we think about dreams?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 15 – Sleep Trackers
Measuring sleep used to be the domain of the sleep laboratory, but new technologies allow sleep to be measured at home. How well do new devices work?
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What is orexin?
Orexin is one of the key neurotransmitters in the regulation of sleep and wake. Blocking orexin with suvorexant is a treatment for insomnia.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 14 – A New Start
New Year is a time for many to make a new start or set goals for the coming year. This month we talk making changes that stick for health and sleep.
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