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What actually is ‘fitness’? Research suggests it’s not as straightforward as you might think.
Some mornings it can feel like we’ve had a busy night of dreaming.
A 10-year study of nearly 3,000 Canadian workers finds that sleep quality and diet do more to protect health under chronic work stress than exercise.
This condition’s prevalence is rising worldwide, and it is very treatable, but disparities in access to care remain.
A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.
We have probably all had the experience of lying awake in bed, our mind turning, unable to sleep.
If the slightest sound wakes you, you might wish you slept more deeply. But several factors shape how much shut-eye you get.
Brief awakenings are a normal part of sleep, but stress, alcohol, caffeine and irregular routines can make them harder to recover from.
If you love a late-night chocolate egg, you may struggle to sleep. A sleep expert explains why.
In 1619, a loud sound and a bright flash of light woke philosopher René Descartes from a dream. Was it divine revelation – or exploding head syndrome?
Co-sleeping with your pet produces a paradox: it feels beneficial — enhancing connection, comfort and emotional safety — but it objectively disturbs your sleep, and eventually your overall well-being.
Sleep changes are a normal sign of ageing, but they can sometimes be an early symptom of neurodegenerative disease.
Sleeping together can synchronise heart rates and boost intimacy. But if a partner disrupts your sleep, separate beds may protect both health and relationship.
The adoption of permanent DST in B.C. raises significant concerns about social jetlag and long-term health impacts, especially for young people.
While 9 till 3 seems normal, this is not necessarily what’s best for high school students as they grow.
Some people are naturally better at recalling their dreams. Others worry they’re not getting quality sleep if they can’t remember their dreams. Here’s the science.
Genetics shape when we function best. Aligning routines with biology beats forcing a one size fits all 5am start.
Research suggests there may be evolutionary reasons we don’t fully switch off when we’re sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.
A paramedic and university professor shares data about how strategic napping could help his own health while saving the lives of others.
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Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
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Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
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Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Sleep Health, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
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Research Professor and Director of the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre, Adelaide University
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Professor and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research, 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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Sleep & Circadian Scientist, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Sleep and Physiology and Director of Surrey Sleep Research Centre, University of Surrey
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor Emeritus of Nursing, University of British Columbia
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of York
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Lecturer, University of Cambridge; Anglia Ruskin University
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Royal Holloway, University of London