Insights into myopia in children
Near-sightedness or myopia is projected to affect half of the world’s population by 2050, and it’s on the rise among children who increasingly spend time indoors away […]
Sleep trial helps combat Covid-19 insomnia
Worried about Covid-19 & lockdowns so much you’re having trouble sleeping at night? Sleep researchers at Flinders University are testing the benefits of a wearable ring […]
New insomnia treatment gets the nod
If insomnia keeps you awake at night, Flinders University researchers recommend a trip to the doctor – not for a sleeping pill prescription but for a […]
Sleep and screen time link to myopia
New research from Flinders University indicates people with near-sightedness or myopia are more likely to experience poorer sleep quality than people with normal vision. The study, […]
Insomnia treatment offers relief
Insomnia causing sleepless nights, daytime fatigue and poor health outcomes is a cycle worth busting, experts say, with depression, anxiety and stress a common co-occurrence. A […]
Hi-tech glasses in new insomnia trial
Are you one of thousands of people who toss and turn and have trouble getting to sleep? A new study at Flinders University is investigating whether […]
Seeking solutions to sleep disorders, and lack of sleep
Getting enough sleep is a problem for more than 1.5 million Australians – with many more experiencing at least one bad night’s rest a week. Now […]
Alarm clock on teen sleep
Researchers are investigating the biological and psych-social reasons behind teen sleep patterns in a new three-year study.
Higher degree research wins accolades
Research into eating, eye, sleep and autoimmune disorders were among the nine outstanding papers awarded the Flinders University Best Research Higher Degree Student publications for 2015.