Sleep Disorders

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.

Is it really normal to sleep for 8 hours undisturbed each night, or is that just an unrealistic expectation? We talk to Darian Leader about normal sleep.

Menopause is a time of significant changes in sleep, as well as a range of other symptoms. Why does this occur and how can symptoms be addressed?

Symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness are common in chronic fatigue syndrome. How can these symptoms be addressed and sleep improved in people with fatigue syndromes?

Are naps a good idea? How long should naps be? How can you get better at napping? Listen to this episode of Sleep Talk as we tackle these questions.

What are the common sleeping pills used for insomnia? When should they be used and what should you look out for when using sleeping pills?

How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed?

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