Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.

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Jet lag

Jet lag is the result of quickly crossing several time zones so your body’s natural sleep rhythms are disrupted. Here are some tips to minimise the symptoms of jet lag.

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Could a pair of glasses help you sleep?

Body clock disorders and challenges like jet lag could possibly be helped by a special type of glasses that shine light into the wearer’s eyes.

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Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medicine. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

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Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.

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Your daylight saving cheat sheet

Daylight saving starts Sunday October 6, which means moving the clocks forward by 1 hour. Need help coping with the time change? Follow these handy tips.

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Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into objects. Learn more about sleepwalking and when to see a doctor.

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures brain activity to diagnose or monitor conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

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Insomnia Program

Learn effective, step-by-step strategies for managing chronic sleep difficulties with our practical and free online program for insomnia.

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Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. It is a safe procedure and is performed under general anaesthetic.

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Sleep

Sleep is physically and mentally restorative, and it helps organise your brain. Learn about the stages of sleep, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

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How to get better sleep, according to science

Nearly half of Australian adults don't get enough quality sleep. Here are 6 tips for better sleep and the causes of poor sleep to avoid.

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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about its causes, symptoms and how to treat it at home.

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Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

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Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are drugs designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, such as in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the types and associated risks.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when a person's throat is partly or completely blocked while they are asleep. Learn about symptoms and treatment here.

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Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, means problems getting or keeping an erection to have for intercourse. Learn more about causes and treatment.

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Lyme disease

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria from a tick bite. However, these bacteria have not been found in Australia. Find out more about Lyme disease here.

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Lewy body disease

Lewy body disease causes abnormal protein clumps in the brain that affect memory, thinking, movement and behaviour, and cause a progressive dementia.

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Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a fairly common behaviour. Find out how you can protect your teeth from damage and what treatment is available.

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Cough

Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, windpipe or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve a chesty, dry or persistent cough.

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