5 things you might (wrongly!) think are affecting your sleep

13 March, 2024 . by Michelle Rose

While some things do bump up your risk of not getting enough shut-eye, there are a handful of common culprits that don’t deserve their sleep-stealing reputation.

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Is everything you thought about blue light and sleep wrong?

20 November, 2023 . by Claire Burke

For years we’ve been told exposure to blue light from screens before bedtime guarantees a bad night’s sleep. But does it really?

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The good behind ‘bad’ hormone cortisol

31 May, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

Cortisol may be known as the ‘stress hormone’ and the culprit behind many ills. But experts say its work is not all bad – in fact, we wouldn’t survive without…

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Can sleep technology help you nod off and stay asleep?

31 January, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest, you may be considering the latest sleep technology. But do these gadgets actually work?

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Is 5pm the new 7pm? Why earlier dinner is better for you

18 January, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

As 4-7pm dinner bookings are on the rise in restaurants across Australia, it turns out it’s not just a trending habit – there are actually health benefits to eating early.

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How circadian lighting makes for a better night’s sleep

2 July, 2021 . by Sarah Fennell

If you spend a large part of your day in artificial light indoors, it can really mess with your sleep cycle. Here’s how circadian lighting may help.

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How to eat in sync with your body clock

21 January, 2021 . by Sarah Fennell

We’re all so focused on what’s on our plates, but it turns out that when we eat may actually be a more crucial part of the diet puzzle.

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The rise of kids’ bedtime anxiety (and what to do about it)

27 January, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Bedtime battles aren’t always just a matter of your child not wanting to go to sleep… it may be a red flag that something else is up.

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The best time of day to burn more calories

1 June, 2019 . by Sarah Fennell

Listening to your body clock can help you manage your weight and reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes.

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The dark side of blue light

30 October, 2018 . by Sarah Fennell

Blue light from smartphones, laptops and tablets can affect us in numerous ways – but there are ways to dim the risks.

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