Turn off the lights!
I’m sure you’re aware that bright evening lights and using screens close to bedtime make it harder to fall asleep. Research from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in [...]
Lack of sleep and the risk of dementia
Helena was interviewed on Channel 9’s Today Show about lack of sleep and the risk of dementia.
What kills more than 8000 people worldwide every day?
According to the World Health Organisation, THREE MILLION people worldwide die EVERY YEAR because of alcohol consumption. That’s more than 8200 people EVERY DAY. Australia contributes 16 deaths a [...]
How to press pause on panic
When I was a medical student, the first thing we were taught to do in an emergency was to take our own pulse, NOT the patient’s. Why? To calm ourselves down so that we could think rationally. [...]
To celebrate International Women’s Day
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, what are the most powerful things a woman can do to enhance her health? Since breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women, it’s a good place to [...]
What’s your sleep type?
Last week was Sleep Awareness Week. This is an annual event that highlights the importance of having good quality sleep. This year’s theme is ‘Sleep on it: Memory and problem solving’ and [...]
A good night’s sleep reduces the urge to comfort eat
‘Never lose sleep over something that isn’t worth staying awake for.’ Mark Amend Do you check your email or social media pages on your phone before you go to bed? Do you take longer to fall [...]
