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 sleep disorder trend: ‘Social Apnea’
Late nights, alcohol, and smoking on weekends may be doing more than disrupting your Monday mornings, they could be triggering a newly identified sleep health concern […]
Sleep essential for elite cyclists
Peak performance in elite sport relies on a myriad of physical and mental capacities – and now there is an increasing consideration of the role of […]
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 […]
Jamie Craig: SA Scientist of the Year
Flinders University has won three awards, including the prestigious 2024 South Australian Scientist of the Year, at the annual State Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. From […]
Flinders Science Awards finalists are changing the world through STEMM
Seven pioneering Flinders University researchers and educators have been named finalists for the 2024 South Australian Science awards. From transforming the way science solves sleep problems, […]
Regular snoring could be bad for your heart
That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance – it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. […]
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. […]