Understanding Sleep

Sleep Talk: Episode 39 – Menopause
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?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 38 – Sleep in Pregnancy
What happens to sleep during pregnancy? What is the best way to deal with sleep through pregnancy?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 37 – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 36 – Naps
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.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 35 – Sleeping Pills
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?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 34 – Measuring Sleepiness
How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed?
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Planning a big night out? Consider the impact on your sleep.
Binge drinking or using illicit drugs can have significant effects on sleep long after they are out of your system.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 33 – Sleep in Depression
What changes in sleep are seen in depression? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression?
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Sleep Talk: Episode 32- Rhythm and Blues
What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship?
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Sleep Talk: Sleep DownUnder 2018 – meeting highlights
Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2018 meeting in Brisbane. Topics highlighted are narcolepsy, insomnia, sleep health, and obstructive sleep apnea.
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