Are mums safe at the wheel?
In one of the first studies ever, Flinders University sleep experts are investigating the driving performance of mothers of infants. The researchers are calling for more […]
COVID-19 boost for sleep
As the world transitions from pandemic lockdowns, paediatric sleep experts have found some pluses of working from home, including more sleep for babies and less daytime […]
Hard to find good help for child sleep issues
From newborn babies to restless teenagers, Australians may find it difficult to get expert advice and professional support for sleep problems in children and adolescents. Ahead […]
How screentime affects baby’s nighttime
Increased exposure to TV and touchscreens can have a significant impact on infants’ sleep, a major new study has found. With screen time on the rise […]
Links in teen sleep and depression
A mere 30 minutes extra sleep a day can make all the difference to a teenager’s lifelong mental health and wellbeing. A new international study of […]
Global esports organisation partners with sleep research group
Esports is taking the world by storm with booming participation and viewership, and major sports like NASCAR and the NBA are jumping into esports during COVID-19. […]
Negative thinking disturbs teen sleep
Nagging negative thoughts – and striving for perfection – keep teenagers awake at night, raising their chance of becoming depressed and anxious, a new study shows. […]
Esports organisations optimising player sleep
In 2019, a 16 year old from the US won more prize money as the Fortnite World Cup champion than Novak Djokovic did at Wimbledon. Esports […]
Babies (and mobiles) can lead to ‘daytime dysfunction’
Parents of infants with sleep trouble have increased risk of daytime dysfunction, including work and driving performance. New Flinders research has also measured the effects of […]