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What you need to know about sleeping pills
Sleeping pill use has skyrocketed since 2003—but do we really understand the risks? While these tiny pills may seem like a quick fix, the medical community is becoming increasingly cautious. Linked to side effects ranging from memory loss to fatal overdoses (even when taken as prescribed), sleeping pills come with more risks than most people…
Read MoreSleep Your Way To A Higher Sex Drive
If you’re struggling with low libido or trouble falling asleep, the solution may be simpler—and more enjoyable—than you think. Sleep and sex are more connected than most people realize. In fact, getting quality rest can enhance your desire, while a satisfying roll in the hay can help you sleep better. Sleep Boosts Libido in Women…
Read MoreHow Relationships Impact Your Sleep
Have you ever thought about how your relationships shape your sleep quality? Our interactions influence almost every part of our lives. Studies show that warm, supportive connections—with family, friends, partners, and colleagues—boost both wellbeing and sleep health. Why Connections Matter for Sleep Strong, intimate relationships foster emotional security. When we feel safe, our bodies relax…
Read MoreWired Awake
Do you struggle to sleep, only to wake up feeling like a zombie—or, worse, wide-eyed and wired? You’re not alone. Stress is a major culprit behind restless nights. Even more insidious, many of us live with chronic stress so long that it feels ‘normal.’ Stress and Sleep: A Vicious Cycle The Australian Psychological Society’s Stress…
Read MoreHow Sleep and Dreams Fuel Creativity
From the Dreamtime of Indigenous Australians to biblical prophecies, cultures have long linked dreams and inspiration. Modern science backs this up: sleep and creativity connect deeply. Studies show that sleep deprivation hurts our creative thinking. Brainwaves and Creative Thought Our dominant brainwave state shapes how we process information. In fast beta states, we focus on…
Read MoreSleep Disorders Cost Australian Companies a Whopping 36.4 billion Dollars!
How Sleeping Disorders Decrease Productivity and Profitability As the link between sleep and peak performance enters the mainstream, workplace culture is beginning to shift. The old mindset—work more to achieve more—is fading. In its place is a growing awareness that sleep is a key driver of output, safety, and profit. Overworking Comes at a Cost…
Read MoreWake Up Well: 7 Drug-Free Tips for Better Sleep
When you wake up in the morning, the tone of your day is already set. The mood you wake up in often determines how your entire day will unfold. But what determines that mood? The quality of your sleep. We often focus heavily on diet and fitness, but improving your sleep could be the most…
Read MoreInsomnia Trends
Did you know that about 30% of adults suffer from insomnia? Considering we ideally spend about a third of our life sleeping (or trying to), that’s an awful lot of time to spend battling this beast. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, more people than ever are not getting the quality and quantity…
Read MoreHow to Sleep on a Plane
Heading off on a long-haul flight? Don’t resign yourself to sleepless exhaustion. With the right strategies, you can actually get decent rest—even in economy class. Here are our top tips for sleeping soundly at 30,000 feet. 1. Choose Your Seat Wisely Book your seat as early as possible. For the best chance at sleep: Exit…
Read MoreWorld Sleep Day 2017: Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life
Sleep comes naturally for all of us, so much so that we humans spend one third of our entire life sleeping. That means, if we live to be 75 years old and we’re sleeping at least 8 hours a day, 25 years of that is spent sleeping. But has sleep really been given much importance…
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