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We found being a night owl increased the risk of having behavioural problems and delayed brain development in later adolescence.
Snoring and sleep apnoea can cause issues such as tiredness during the day for the person snoring and their bed partner. What treatments are available?
The impact of using electronic devices is critical during the first years of life, both visually and on the cognitive and social development of the child.
Research also shows us that all types of exercise – whether that’s cardio or resistance training – can improve sleep.
Sleep is important for health, but the heavy focus on getting enough sleep and tracking our sleeping patterns could make it more elusive.
Research shows sleep-learning can complement, but never replace, learning while awake.
But the Therapeutic Goods Association does not recommend melatonin for children who do not have autism spectrum disorder or Smith Magenis Syndrome.
Most people sleep on their side, which is good because those who sleep on their backs are more likely to be poor sleepers or have breathing difficulties at night.
Even during periods of restricted sleep, people who report good sleep quality are three times less likely to get a respiratory infection.
Telling new parents to do mindfulness tasks with their five minutes of free time might not be realistic – but adding mindfulness to tasks you’re already doing is just a good use of time.
Adolescent biology, early morning classes and too much evening screen time are a few of the key drivers behind teen sleep deprivation.
College students hit the hay earlier and sleep longer when they’re offered a modest monetary incentive. But can a little extra cash really make good sleeping habits last?
Brown noise sounds like the ocean and some people say it helps them sleep. Here’s what the science actually says.
Family routines can provide stability during times of stress. Here are four strategies for building resilience against stress and family challenges to put into place as children head back to school.
Why your eyes move during the REM stage of sleep has puzzled scientists for years. Researchers measured mice brains to look for a possible explanation.
A new study found the amount of sleep you had last night can even overwhelm people who have a tendency for kindness.
Clueless star Alicia Silverstone sparked furious debate by revealing she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son.
A veteran school administrator offers insights on how children’s caretakers can better prepare them for a new school year.
The strongest signal of our changing climate flares while most of us are asleep.
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Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
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Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Research professor, University of South Australia
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Professor of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Professor and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Director, Appleton Institute, CQUniversity Australia
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Associate Professor at Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
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Professor of Sleep and Physiology and Director of Surrey Sleep Research Centre, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
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Associate Professor, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
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Chercheur en neurosciences à l'Institut du Cerveau - Paris Brain Institute, Inserm
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Professor of Sleep Physiology, University of Oxford
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Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
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Research Fellow / Health Psychologist, Swinburne University of Technology
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Clinical Psychologist, Flinders University
