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Existing in the liminal state of nothingness between midnight and 5am, the only conscious being in an unconscious world, alone with your thoughts, is frightening.

There is a club you might belong to, although I’m sure you’d rather you didn’t

Those of us who lie awake in the dead of night torture ourselves in specific and very personal ways.

  • Jo Stanley

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Experts say room temperature can significantly impact your quality of sleep.

Yes, it’s hot. But is it healthy to sleep with the air conditioning on?

Experts weigh in on the importance of temperature when it comes to getting a good sleep.

  • Brittany Busch
Sleep is at least as important as diet and exercise for good health and longevity.

Waking up tired? Here’s how to hack your snooze button

Snoozing has a bad rap. Here are science-backed tips to supercharge your morning energy.

  • Angus Dalton
Ryan Millar takes a nap at work.

This Perth office is encouraging naps at work. Here’s why yours should too

Ever wished you could duck somewhere for a quick kip at work? Staff at this Perth workplace can, and the results may surprise you.

  • Claire Ottaviano
Caring for your pillow correctly can be just as important as choosing the right one.

Bad sleep last night? Your pillow might be the problem

Choosing the right pillow – then caring for it accordingly – can make a world of difference to your sleep, according to experts.

  • Stacey Colino
Those in window seats are less likely to be disturbed by others.

Thirteen tips for getting a better sleep on planes

If you’re travelling long haul, you should try to settle down to sleep at some point. But how and when?

  • Natalie Paris
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Man mouth breathing Bed, snore, mouth open, breathe

How a piece of tape could help treat snoring and sleep apnoea

The trend has made its way across social media as a way to improve sleep. Here’s how to do it safely.

  • Lindsey Bever
The eco-lodges at Peninsula Hot Springs, one hour southeast of Melbourne.

Next up on the wellness agenda, sleep – and the sleep retreat

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • Konrad Marshall, Barry Divola, Sharon Bradley, Frances Mocnik and Nicole Abadee
Some sleep physicians estimate most people will experience sleep paralysis at least once in their lives, yet it remains widely under-researched.

Frozen in fear: Sleep paralysis is more common than you think

It’s a condition most people will experience at least once in their lives, yet it remains woefully under-researched.

  • Nell Geraets
NEWS: Former insomniac, Allan Cahill, from Pyrmont, has participated in a sleep study trialing a program helping to address common misconceptions and behaviours around sleep. November 13th 2024. Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald.

For 20 years, Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first line of treatment for insomnia, but it is expensive and very few know about it.

  • Angus Thomson

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