Sleep-tracking has boomed in popularity worldwide, giving researchers access to millions of hours of sleep data. When a natural disaster hits or a COVID variant spreads, they see the impact in our sleep.
Are you in the 25 per cent of people not getting enough sleep? Here's what it's doing to your body and brain
We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest.
Photo shows A graphic illustration shows a woman lying in bed staring at her phone in the darkDoomscrolling before bed? Here's how sleep displacement affects our health
Sleep displacement is the time between when you decide to go to bed and decide to go to sleep. Tech can play a role in lengthening that time, but it's not always a bad thing, experts say.
Photo shows A woman lying in bed at night looking at her smartphone, with the phone and a lamp casting a soft light on her face.Sleep tourism is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and Australian hotels are jumping on the bandwagon
More than one-third of adults in Australia are not getting the recommended amount of sleep per night. Now, the over-tired are the target of the multi-billion-dollar "sleep tourism" industry, which promises a good night's sleep — for a fee.
Photo shows A modern hotel room with a blue blanket on bed.Why we sometimes wake up just before our alarm
There may be relief on the horizon for insomniacs, as new technology using timed exposure to light based on core body temperature measurements aims to move the body clock in the right direction.
Photo shows A woman with dark brown hair sleeping in a bed, made in white linen, next to a gold alarm clock on a bedside table'A trap you want to avoid': The common sleep misconceptions getting in the way of a good night's rest
If you wake at night and worry, you're far from alone. But these experts say if you've ever had good sleep, you can get back to it — just steer clear of these misconceptions.
Photo shows Bird's eye view of person with black hair in white shirt laying on white bed with hands covering face.Struggling to fall asleep? Here's what does and doesn't help with insomnia
You've tried everything to get some sleep, but nothing's working. Here's what not to do and what works.
Photo shows A woman laying face down in bed, with her hair sprawled over the sheets and her right arm above her head.Insomnia is big business — but we used to have much less trouble sleeping
If the global insomnia market is anything to go by, insomnia is big business and getting bigger. How did we become so obsessed with sleep, asks Philippa Martyr.
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Photo shows a woman in bed with an eye mask on, sleepingA simple dental device could improve the health of millions of Australians. So why isn't it being offered?
Despite a clear link between general and oral health, the dental and medical professions tend to work in isolation. Experts believe it's adding to the chronic disease burden.
Photo shows A young woman smiles into a mirror while a female hygienist looks onThe science of dreams and nightmares: What is going on in our brains while we're sleeping?
Dreams keep our brains ticking over. They wash the thoughts from the day's events at a molecular level. They might even help us imagine what's possible during our waking hours, write Drew Dawson and Madeline Sprajcer.
Photo shows A woman with dark brown hair sleeping in a bed, made in white linen, next to a gold alarm clock on a bedside tableJohn felt 'violent and angry all the time'. Then he had his first good night's sleep
A teenager is among many in the outback benefiting from a program that combines Western science with Aboriginal cultural teachings to improve sleep health for Indigenous people.
Photo shows A young boy with brown hair and a red check shirtResearchers develop guidelines for shift workers to sleep better
A CQUniversity study has brought together international researchers to figure out how shift workers can best get a decent amount of sleep.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 19 seconds.Struggling to sleep as a shiftworker? This new research may help
From the best napping practices to the right time for a beer, this Australian study has compiled 18 tips to help shiftworkers get the rest they need.
Photo shows A person sleeps in a bed with white sheets, with their feet visible.Significant number of young Australians not getting enough sleep, study finds
A landmark study examining the sleep health of young Australian adults finds many are not getting enough sleep, putting their physical and mental wellbeing at risk.
Photo shows A man sleeping in a messy bet with white bedding.How can you stop your mind racing before trying to sleep?
Clinical sleep technician Alex Sweetman says while many people suffer from insomnia at some point, the inability to get a decent night's sleep can become a serious long-term issue.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds.How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?
Insomnia can be frustrating, but there are ways to reduce racing thoughts in bed. Here are six tips to help you get the sleep you need.
Photo shows A man sits on the edge of a bed with his head in his hands, a clock reads 4:40Need to stay awake to watch the Ashes, Wimbledon and Tour De France? A sleep expert has some tips
Welcome to the world of power naps and sleep banking as Australian sports fans embark on an endurance event of their own — staying up to watch all the action and then trying to function the next day.
Photo shows a man sits in bed in a robe and cycling shirt with a remote and cricket bat in handGut microbiome targeted by insomnia treatment clinical trials
A Queensland clinical trial is examining whether a bacteria-based treatment that targets the gut could help more than half of all Australians experiencing insomnia symptoms.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds.Scientists trial gut bacteria treatment for insomnia
Studies show more than half of all Australians experience insomnia symptoms, with about 15 per cent of the population battling a chronic condition.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds.Could treating the gut help people like Jodie finally get a good night's sleep?
More than half the country experiences disrupted sleep, but an Australian-first clinical trial of a bacteria-based treatment for insomnia has delivered "very promising" results.
Photo shows Lady in pin jumper looking at cameraWind farm noise no worse than traffic, study by sleep researchers finds
A study by sleep researchers at Flinders University finds that noise generated by wind farms is no more disruptive to sleep than traffic noise.
Photo shows Cattle stand before several wind turbines.