Wake-promoting medication for narcolepsy and hypersomnia. What are the options? In managing narcolepsy and hypersomnia, it’s important to use non-drug strategies such as napping and [...]

Feeling tired? Do others tell you to just get over it? Feeling tired is pretty common. In fact, recent research has shown that around 15% of the population report feeling tired. In people of [...]

How are home sleep studies different from laboratory-based studies? Is one better than the other?  Why are different types of sleep studies used? There are a range of different types of sleep [...]

Couldn’t make it to Sleep Down Under 2016? Here are some of the things that caught my eye. Sleep Down Under is the annual scientific meeting of the Australasian Sleep Association, the peak [...]

What is sleep health? What is healthy sleep? Is it the absence of sleep disorders, or is it more than that? Is it sleeping well enough to support physical and mental health and waking function? [...]

Lack of sleep and sleep disorders can impact on driving Good sleep is an important part of feeling rested and being able to pay attention when driving.  People who have sleep disorders such as [...]

Sleep is important for sporting recovery and performance Do you want to recover better between games, and perform at your best? Sleep is a secret weapon for athletes, with those who prioritise [...]