Rethinking the one-night sleep study
A single night of sleep testing may not be enough to diagnose sleep apnoea, with new Flinders University research revealing that night‑to‑night variation can lead to […]
Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells
Amid growing concern about the widespread off‑label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders University researchers have led a world‑first clinical trial examining how a […]
1 in 3 young adults not getting enough sleep
Nearly one third of Australian adults are getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep, with young adults (ages 18–34) emerging as the most sleep deprived […]
GP nurses could transform access to sleep care
A new Flinders University study shows that nurses working in general practice could play a major role in improving access to sleep‑health treatment, but only if […]
Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks
People whose sleep apnoea changes dramatically from night to night are 30 per cent more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, reveals […]
Getting rest is the best
Getting enough sleep and staying active are two of the most important things we can do for our health, but new research shows that most people […]
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 […]
Spring forward with Daylight Saving tips
As many Australians prepare to move their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, 5 October, sleep experts are offering timely advice to help ease the transition […]