Sleep

February is here, and Dr Sandro Demaio has joined thousands of Aussies to hit pause on a habit in his life — drinking alcohol. This is why.

Smart watches have boomed in popularity as wearable health and fitness trackers, with market data estimating almost 40 per cent of Australians own one. Experts weigh in on how accurate they are, and whether they can actually make us healthier.

Understanding the science behind why some naps leave you groggy and others leave you revitalised might help you pinpoint the ultimate nap time. 

Antarctica's chinstrap penguins could get the same benefit of longer periods of snoozing by taking microsleeps during nesting season, according to a new study documenting one of the most extreme examples of incremental sleep in the animal world.

If you wake at night and worry, you're far from alone. But these experts say if you've ever had good sleep, you can get back to it — just steer clear of these misconceptions.

You've tried everything to get some sleep, but nothing's working. Here's what not to do and what works.

Sweating is a normal part of the body's cooling system, helping to release heat and maintain optimal body temperature. But regularly waking up during the night, soaked through from excessive sweating, is not.

Live streaming has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, as people pay to watch everything from someone sleeping to them eating chips. So what's the appeal?

If the global insomnia market is anything to go by, insomnia is big business and getting bigger. How did we become so obsessed with sleep, asks Philippa Martyr.

Despite a clear link between general and oral health, the dental and medical professions tend to work in isolation. Experts believe it's adding to the chronic disease burden.

On the first morning of my new working life, I found myself seated in front of my computer at 6:30am, an endless day yawning ahead of me with no discernible shape or form, writes Virginia Trioli.

Seductive flavours and scents aside, are there any benefits to inhaling things like vitamins, essential oils and melatonin? And how safe is it?

Making the move from standard time to daylight saving time can put your body clock out of whack. Here are a few expert tips on how to prepare for the adjustment.

Host of Health Report Tegan Taylor unpacks the mysteries of sleep and discusses the effects of a good quality sleep.

There's a colour of noise for every mood. But are these sounds really useful for getting to sleep, or concentrating better? That depends on you.

Dreams keep our brains ticking over. They wash the thoughts from the day's events at a molecular level. They might even help us imagine what's possible during our waking hours, write Drew Dawson and Madeline Sprajcer.

A teenager is among many in the outback benefiting from a program that combines Western science with Aboriginal cultural teachings to improve sleep health for Indigenous people.

Piloted in outback Queensland, a program linking sleep science and traditional knowledge that initially targeted teenagers has expanded thanks to it's success and consultation with community Elders.

We are all trying to get eight hours of sleep a night but sleep experts say focus should be on sleep quality over sleep duration. Changing your sleep environment may be the key to waking up better rested.

Taking an afternoon nap could be more effective in beating the heat than using an air conditioner, a new study has found.

Non-Indigenous Australians are 18 per cent more likely to die due to extreme heat compared to Indigenous Australians, a study has found. The remedy is common sense, according to a Warumungu elder.

A CQUniversity study has brought together international researchers to figure out how shift workers can best get a decent amount of sleep.

From the best napping practices to the right time for a beer, this Australian study has compiled 18 tips to help shiftworkers get the rest they need.

Getting a good night's sleep is imperative for healthy teenagers, but as many as half aren't getting enough. Experts suggest a set bedtime could make all the difference.

A landmark study examining the sleep health of young Australian adults finds many are not getting enough sleep, putting their physical and mental wellbeing at risk.