Sleep is a necessity and although we can go without it for a while, it eventually becomes as important to our health and well-being as food, air and water.
Insomnia in itself is not a serious health problem, but it can make you feel tired, depressed and irritable. It can also cause a lack of concentration during the day, which can lead to serious mistakes and accidents.
Mindfulness for Bedtime
Getting good quality sleep can literally change your life! Everyone should prioritise getting the best rest possible to ensure both a healthy state of mind and physical recovery. Mindfulness techniques [...]
What is Sleep Hygiene?
Sleep hygiene is the term used to describe good sleep habits or behaviours you can practise to get a good night’s sleep. Good sleep hygiene is critical for maintaining physical [...]
What happens to our brains when we sleep?
You may think of sleep as the time when your brain shuts down and nothing on your to-do list gets done. However, your brain is actually very active during sleep [...]
Fatique is extreme exhaustion:
At times I just want to block the world out and stay in bed’ Does this sound like you? Sometimes ‘it all’ becomes too much - exhausted and unmotivated. Explore [...]
Is COVID-19 keeping you awake?
Sleep is essential for good health, and unfortunately, under the current stressful circumstances, many of us are struggling to get a good night’s rest. Sleep deprivation can leave you feeling [...]
Effect of sleep problems on safety and accuracy
If you are feeling even just a little bit drowsy during the day or feel like you need a nap in the afternoon, you are not getting enough sleep. And [...]
Ways to help a baby sleep
Getting baby into a sleeping routine is one of the challenges young parents have to face. In most instances, a baby establishes a pattern of sleep within the first three [...]
Having a good night’s sleep
Sleep is a necessity and although we can go without it for a while, it eventually becomes as important to our health and well-being as food, air and water. If [...]
Sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a disorder in which one repeatedly stops breathing during the night. It has many potential causes, all of which lead the upper airway to collapse while someone [...]
Recognise insomnia and its causes
To be constantly tired, feel weak and depleted of energy due to sleeplessness is no laughing matter. It can have fatal consequences, but fortunately, there is hope – it can [...]
Good morning. Did you sleep well?
We all need enough sleep. Here's everything you need to know for a restful night's sleep. The body rests during sleep, not the brain. The brain remains active, gets recharged, [...]
Insomnia and CaMKII
You know how terrible you feel after one very late night. Just think how awful it must be for insomniacs who virtually never have a good night's sleep! But new [...]