Wake-up call for better sleep
It’s official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts […]
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health
Dangerous snoring link to poor diet
People who eat a healthy plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring caused by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Flinders University sleep researchers say. […]
Long-term help for sleep apnoea
A long-term study of patients who had upper airway surgery has confirmed the benefits for better management of moderate to severe sleep apnoea for people who […]
Tips for good sleep with Daylight Saving Time
Sleep experts Emeritus Professor Leon Lack and Dr Gorica Micic provide analysis. Considerable evidence shows that many people suffer tiredness and some distress the next week […]
Investigating boys’ sleeping patterns before their teenage years
The time it takes for Australian boys to fall asleep remains the same between 10 and 12 years of age, according to new Flinders University research. […]
Flipping the model presents a new way to treat sleep apnoea
New research that flips an existing therapy model will introduce a whole new way of treating sleep apnoea. Professor Danny Eckert, Director at the Adelaide Institute […]
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 […]
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 […]