Insomnia affects young worker productivity
Daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and even road accidents are all connected to sleep disorders, leading experts to examine workplace productivity losses among as many as […]
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health
Wind farm noise exposure doesn’t wake people up more than road traffic
Short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in people waking from their slumber that can fragment their sleep patterns, according […]
New link between sleep and concussion
A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process in sports-related concussion, a common form […]
Sleep apnoea link to cognitive decline
Flinders University experts are working on better solutions for sleep apnoea to ward off a range of health risks, including cognitive decline. Improved solutions for obstructive […]
Sleep disorder risk for IBD patients
As many as 1 in 5 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also suffer from sleep apnoea. A new Flinders University-led study recommends people […]
Risks of nightly variation in sleep apnoea
Poorly managed sleep apnoea can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure – a little known underlying risk for millions of people’s cardiovascular health, a new study in […]
$8.8m in new medical research funding
Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today. Building on a bumper […]
Tips for a better night’s sleep
People describe the sound of a dripping tap in the middle of the night as anything from annoying to torture. Others sleep through, seemingly oblivious. But […]
Could a nasal spray treat sleep apnoea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the treatment in people for the first […]