REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.
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Almost half of the participants in a study of bedrooms said they have or might have a sleep problem and they would prefer not to use the room for multiple activities.
A few one-off late nights and sleep-ins won’t hurt, but it’s best not to fall completely off the bedtime routine wagon during the holidays.
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.
LED face masks are popular with celebrities and promise a glowing complexion. But should they come with ‘daytime use’ recommendation?
Kids may not be able to communicate when they’re sleepy, or perhaps can’t even identify this. Then there’s always the fear of missing out on things going on in the waking world.
Distraction in poor sleepers could be linked to a different brain process than previously thought.
Waking up to a tuneful melody or favourite song can make us feel more alert than the traditional high-pitched ringing or buzzing of an alarm clock.
Despite the appeal of sleep trackers, they could cause unwanted anxiety for some.
Springing forward for daylight saving time will be especially hard this year due to sleep loss from COVID-19. Why does the US keep doing this?
The design of a campus and its buildings and dorms can be crucial to a student’s overall well-being.
One in four children will experience sleep problems before their 10th birthday. Here are the top factors, plus steps parents can take to give their kids (and themselves) a good night’s sleep.
As early as the 1860s the twin diseases of modernity – overwork and sleeplessness – became the focus of cultural anxieties.
The science of sleep and the economics of sleeplessness.
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Only about one quarter Australians report getting eight or more hours of sleep. And in pre-industrial times, it was seen as normal to wake for a few hours in the middle of the night and chat or work.
While women’s sleep is affected by children, men’s sleep is affected by work and finance stress. Couples living in more gender equal countries have improved sleep quality.
Our genes are important when it comes to aptitude for sleeping soundly.
Homeless people are far more likely to suffer sleep deprivation with all its associated problems.
You might be trying to catch up on sleep. Sleep scientists say some children need only nine hours of sleep at night, while others need as much as 11 hours. It depends on the person.
Science shows that early starts can be bad for teenagers’ health. Schools and universities would be better off starting at 10am.
Sleep problems can lead to anxiety and depression, and vice versa. General improvements to sleep might be beneficial, whether a person has anxiety, depression, or both.
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Professor and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Professorial Fellow and Deputy Director (Research), HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, The University of Melbourne
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Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Strathclyde
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Senior Lecturer in the Turner Institute for brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineer, Upper Airway & Sleep Physiologist, Neuroscience Research Australia
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Research Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Florida
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Professor of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of English Literature, University of Oxford
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Research Fellow, Nottingham Trent University
