Heatwaves linked to rise in sleep apnoea cases in Europe
During heatwaves, there is an increase in the number of people suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a new major study published in the […]
How do we sleep while our beds are burning?
As Australia braces for another scorching summer, new research led by Flinders University sleep experts reveals that rising temperatures are silently chipping away at our sleep […]
New insights into seasonal shifts in sleep
A new international study drawing on 73 million nights of data reveals that our sleep patterns are seriously shaped by the day of the week, the […]
Climate change linked to dangerous sleep apnea
Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University […]
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis — and it’s happening while we sleep. A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence […]
Light at the end of the tunnel for night workers
The use of circadian-informed lighting, where artificial lighting is synchronised to the natural biological rhythms or a person’s ‘body-clock’, significantly improves quality of sleep and work […]
Fight the late-night bright light
Avoiding bright light at night could be a simple way to reduce your risk of diabetes, a Flinders University study shows. The study published in the […]
Sleep apnea solution could be right under your nose
Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure. […]
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an […]