Dr David Cunnington

Perfect Sleep?
Having trouble sleeping? Maybe you're trying too hard. Sleep doesn't need to be perfect. Trying to make it perfect can actually make sleep problems worse.
Daylight Saving – Good or Bad?
Whilst daylight saving time gives us more hours of light in the evening during summer, it can have negative impacts on health.
Sleep Talk: Episode 60 – Burnout
Are you constantly exhausted? Do you find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have burnout.
Awake or Asleep?
It can be hard to tell whether you are awake or asleep, particularly for people with insomnia. How can this happen?
Sleep Talk: Episode 59 – Sleep and Suicide
Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in Australia. How does sleep interact with suicide and what can we do to reduce suicide?
Exercise reduces the impact of poor sleep
Not sleeping well and worried about your health? New research shows that physical activity can reduce the impact of poor sleep on your health.
Sleep Talk: Episode 58 – Lighting and Sleep
How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? What should with lighting to optimise sleep and health?
Burnout
Are you constantly exhausted and finding it hard to concentrate? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have burnout.
Sleep Talk: Episode 57 – Awake or Asleep?
At times it can be hard to tell whether you have gone to sleep or not, or how much you have slept. This can be a particular problem for people with insomnia.
Sleep Talk: Episode 56 – Sleep in the Pandemic
The current pandemic is having a significant impact on peoples' sleep. We discuss strategies people can use to help improve their sleep during this time.