Brighter nights and darker days could lead to an early grave
A study of more than 13 million hours of data, collected from light sensors worn by 89,000 people, has found exposure to bright nights and dark […]
Daylight saving: a small change or a big impact?
Daylight saving – Sunday 6 October, 2am (AEST), clocks will turn forward 1 hour to 3am Daylight saving time starts this weekend in most states and […]
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 […]
New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that […]
SA Young Tall Poppy of the Year 2024
Congratulations to Associate Professor Amy Reynolds on being named this year’s South Australia (SA) Young Tall Poppy. The award recognises Associate Professor Reynolds’ work on 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 […]
Documentary series showcases the science of sleep
In a world first, Australian sleep experts were given just eight weeks to develop and run a sleep treatment program that diagnosed and treated more than […]
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. […]