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Staying alert and safe on the night shift not only affects workers’ health, but the health and safety of the people around them. from www.shutterstock.com

September 13, 2017

Power naps and meals don’t always help shift workers make it through the night

Siobhan Banks, University of South Australia; Charlotte Gupta, University of South Australia, and Stephanie Centofanti, University of South Australia

Taking a power nap on a night shift can leave you feeling groggy. And eating a large meal can reduce your alertness. So, what's a tired shift worker to do to make it through the night?

Up to 30 per cent of young children suffer from sleep problems. (Shutterstock)

July 20, 2017

Parents who worry about their children’s sleep problems at risk of depression

Wendy Hall, University of British Columbia

Children's sleep problems can affect not only their own wellbeing, but that of their parents. Helping parents manage these problems can also reduce their own risk of depression.

No, not that type of iron overload – haemochromatosis, when your body absorbs too much iron. from www.shutterstock.com

May 2, 2017

Feeling worn out? You could have iron overload

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle

Feeling tired and out of energy? Talk to your GP about checking your iron level.

December 7, 2016

Survey shows tired airline pilots scared of ‘sleepwalking their way to disaster’

Anam Parand, London School of Economics and Political Science

Nearly 60% of pilots say they know of colleagues who are tired at work.

Top contributors

Clare Collins
Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
Siobhan Banks
Associate Professor, University of South Australia
Anam Parand
Research officer, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, London School of Economics and Political Science
Stephanie Centofanti
Research Fellow, Centre for Sleep Research, University of South Australia
Charlotte Gupta
PhD candidate, University of South Australia
Wendy Hall
Professor, Associate Director Graduate Programs, UBC School of Nursing, University of British Columbia