Sleep
Why swapping your shower for a bath is good for your heart
The effects of taking a hot bath are comparable with exercise for cardiovascular health, research suggests. But don’t give up your gym membership.
- Emily Craig
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The jet lag advice you’ve been given is probably wrong
Common advice about the condition could make it worse, say experts. But there are ways to lessen its energy-draining impact on outbound and homeward flights.
- Sarah Berry
Are you just tired or is it something more serious? Here’s what to look for
It’s a part of modern life, so when should you start to worry that you’re too tired? These are the signs that something more serious may be going on.
- Ella Nunn
Dozing off on the train? Why falling asleep on your commute could be a problem
For some, the gentle rocking of the train or the temperature-controlled environment of the bus is enough to encourage them to nod off. But is it something to be concerned about?
- Abby Seaman
If you are waking up earlier than normal, should you go back to bed?
With the sun rising at 5.30am, is it better to get up or should you roll over and go back to sleep? Your choice could have implications for your long-term health.
- Sarah Berry
The best way to get a good night’s sleep? There’s a maths equation for that
Two nurses had a similar amount of sleep, but one was alert, and the other one was tired. A mathematician came up with an idea for solving why.
- Sarah Berry
- Opinion
- Sunday Life
This photo with my baby used to scream ‘failure’. Now, I am viewing it differently
For years, I resisted being one of ‘those’ bed-sharing parents, but a recent change in my daughter has made me reconsider.
- Melissa Singer
You’re always late and lose focus easily. Is it ADHD or something else?
The language of ADHD gets thrown around a lot but only a small percentage of adults have a formal diagnosis. How can you tell if you’re a candidate?
- Emily Craig
Retailer suspends sale of popular sleep supplement to Australia after jump in child overdoses
A US-based online retailer has suspended the sale of a popular sleep supplement to Australia on the back of a jump in overdoses among children.
- Cameron Myles and Bianca Carbone
From fatigue and fear to quiet beauty: The secret lives of night-shift workers
Our 24-hour economy is boosting the ranks of night-shift workers, turning sleep cycles and social lives upside down. But for some, there is light amid the darkness.
- Jenna Price
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