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 […]
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 […]
Shining a light on heart disease risk
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase the chances of developing serious heart […]
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 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 […]
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis — and it’s happening while we sleep. A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence […]
Waking up to the hidden struggles of IBD
Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to get a better night’s sleep could help keep the condition at bay and improve their quality of life, say […]