Sleep

Diseases 12 Jul 2023

Silent Night Struggles: Understanding and Overcoming Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent and potentially severe sleep disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the muscles of the throat relax, causing the airway to become partially or entirely blocked during sleep. These episodes of blocked breathing can happen numerous times per hour,…

Children's health 02 Oct 2022

Guide to Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition marked by brief pauses in breathing patterns during sleep. Its most common causes are tonsillitis and adenoiditis, which obstruct the airway and make it difficult to breathe while sleeping. The most common age group…

Children's health 01 Mar 2012

Preventing Bed Wetting

Bed wetting is defined as intermittent episodes of wetting the bed at night in children over 5 years of age

Exercise 22 Feb 2012

Guide to living well with menopause

Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…

Children's health 07 Feb 2012

Toilet Training (Potty Training)

Toilet training is an important developmental milestone and can be a challenging step for both parents and toddlers.

Exercise 20 Dec 2011

Beating stress and depression in the festive season

The festive season is a time of celebration, but for many Australians the festivities also mean extra pressures, like buying gifts, attending many social gatherings,…

Children's health 28 Sep 2010

Television and Childhood

In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…

Children's health 21 Jun 2010

Sleep hygiene

The aim of sleep hygiene is to translate what is known about the biology of sleep into practical advice for promoting sleep through lifestyle and…

Children's health 18 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep

Many people underestimate the importance of achieving enough rest and sleep. Sleep restores our daytime functioning, consolidates our memories from the day and saves the…