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Getting a good night’s sleep is commonly recommended when we’re unwell, mainly by mums and usually preceded by a cup of hot soup or tea. They’re not wrong; sleep is essential when we’re sick as it allows the body a...

I once lived next door to a beautiful senior couple who doted over one another completely. They were clearly very much in love, even after many years of marriage, and the way they looked at each other was enough to melt...

36% of our life is spent asleep. This means if we live to the ripe old age of 90, we’ll have spent 32 years asleep. How crazy is that? Ok, before you throw your bed out of the window, consider reading...

You’re in bed, you should be fast asleep but instead, you’re wide-awake. Your mind is racing, obsessing over everything happening in the world right now. You’ve been tossing and turning for hours and now you’re staring at the ceiling wondering...

Sometimes sleep doesn’t come easily. For one reason or another many of us will struggle with sleep at some point in our lives. There are lots of well-meaning tips and tricks out there to try, all it takes is a...

For centuries we have pondered the meaning of dreams; these strange worlds we visit at night, filled with wonder, surreal images, and bizarre plot twists. While beliefs vary throughout history, and from culture to culture, many ancient civilizations shared the...

In this piece sleep expert Prof. Michael Gradisar discusses the history of measuring sleep and its purpose. He addresses the following questions: Why is measuring sleep important? Why people with insomnia usually misperceive their sleep? What is the influence of wearable...

Our resident sleep expert Prof. Michael Gradisar shares his thoughts on why sleep can be compared to the stock market by breaking it down into four phases. He provides an interesting perspective and findings in light of the current state of...