Universities and colleges won’t necessarily pay students to sleep. But they can offer other incentives that encourage them to close their eyes earlier.
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Media articles can present adolescent sleep issues as both a normal part of growing up and a sign of deeper problems. How should parents make sense of it?
When it comes to gaining an edge on the competition, many athletes and coaches are trying to harness the power of sleep.
The military sleep method might work for soldiers, and even you. But shift the goalposts away from the two-minute target.
As we transition from wakefulness to sleep, the nervous system winds down and muscles relax. Sometimes, the brain misinterprets what’s happening.
While people have long believed that food and dreams are connected, scientific research into this notion has been limited.
Is there any science behind this TikTok trend? Cognitive shuffling attempts to mimic the thinking patterns good sleepers typically have before drifting off.
Insomnia and bad sleep can lead to high blood pressure and increase hormone levels and inflammation.
It’s normal to wake up several times during the night, even if you don’t remember it. But feeling sleepy during the day could be a sign there’s something else going on.
Parents are regularly told to limit their children’s screen time during the evening. But new research suggests it is using digital devices while in bed that is the bigger problem.
New research shows three minute exercise sessions while relaxing at night can increase sleep times by as much as 30 minutes – challenging common advice about avoiding activity before bed.
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?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Unlike many viral wellbeing trends, this one may have some science to back it. But don’t drink too much too close to bedtime.
For over 20 years, I have researched and treated children sleep problems. The research suggests changing sleep patterns over the summer break does not have to be a problem.
It turns out people who sleep well and those who sleep poorly have different kinds of thoughts before bed.
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
Wake up! It’s time for bed. Here’s how to make sure you can actually fall asleep when you get there.
Self-help articles and books usually point to the things we can do personally to get a good night’s sleep. But the wider social and economic causes of insomnia deserve more attention.
The issue of poor sleep needs particular attention in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers who have high rates of poor health, social and emotional well-being and education.
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Sleep & Circadian Scientist, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Sleep Health, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Intersectionality, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor at Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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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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Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
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Research associate, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Research Fellow in Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of Aging Studies, University of South Florida
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Assistant Professor of Biology, Texas A&M University
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Researcher, Auditory Perception and Cognition, RMIT University
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Principal Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne