If you love a late-night chocolate egg, you may struggle to sleep. A sleep expert explains why.
- Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
Research suggests there may be evolutionary reasons we don’t fully switch off when we’re sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.
One night of Halloween treats won’t harm your kids’ health long term. But the sugar and excitement can disrupt their sleep – and yours.
There’s not a lot of research on whether cutting down on caffeine makes our dreams more vivid. But that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the dark.
Studies have shown people who sleep more than average have a higher risk of health problems and death. But is sleeping a lot a symptom or a cause?
A new study suggests eating dairy products before bed could be linked to nightmares. Here’s why cheese could be a culprit.
Social media is awash with content promoting grounding mats and sheets. Could they really help you sleep better?
Eating when we experience stress is a normal behaviour to meet increased energy needs. But sometimes our relationship with food becomes strained in the process.
Retiros e suítes sofisticados com mordomos do sono e menus de travesseiros estão se tornando um grande negócio. Mas será que você realmente precisa sair de casa para dormir um pouco?
Fancy retreats and suites with sleep butlers and pillow menus are becoming big business. But do you really need to leave home for some shuteye?
All carbs need to be broken down by our digestive enzymes to be absorbed. Digestion of complex carbs is a much slower process than simple carbs, leading to a more gradual blood sugar increase.
Unlike many viral wellbeing trends, this one may have some science to back it. But don’t drink too much too close to bedtime.
Here’s what’s going on in your body when you drink alcohol just before bedtime. And if you want to drink at the Christmas party, we have some tips on how to protect your sleep.
Gig workers are more stressed than other types of workers. Two experts explain coping strategies that are likely to help, and which to avoid.
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?
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