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Quick Facts About Sleep

What happens to your body when you sleep?

Your brain and organs undergo essential recovery processes that impact overall health.

Why sleep is important for mental health

Quality sleep stabilises mood, support focus, and reduces stress.

Signs of poor sleep quality

Daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

How much sleep adults need

Most adults require 7-9 hours of restorative sleep each night.

What Does Good-Quality Sleep Look Like?

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Learn about Your Sleep Health

Understand the factors influencing your sleep through medical insights, expert explanations, and easy-to-follow educational videos.
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Factors Affecting Your Sleep

Understand Your Sleep

Sleep is a complex process that impacts your body and mind. Dive deeper into the science of sleep, the different stages of rest, and how much sleep is just right for you.
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Sleep Tips and Hacks

Better sleep starts with better habits. Find practical tips, expert-approved hacks, and small lifestyle tweaks that can make a big difference in your nightly routine.
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Sleep Apnoea and Snoring

Snoring may seem harmless, but it can signal deeper issues like sleep apnoea. Understand common breathing-related sleep disorders and tools or treatments that can help.
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Factors Affecting Your Sleep

From lifestyle and environment to stress and even your diet, uncover the hidden factors that might be silently affecting your quality of rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about your sleep? We’ve gathered the most common concerns and answered them using expert insights — so you can understand what affects your rest and how to improve it.
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What is sleep hygiene, and why is it important?
Sleep hygiene refers to habits and practices that support quality sleep. Good sleep hygiene can improve sleep duration, quality, and overall health.
Maintain a consistent sleep schedule, create a comfortable sleep environment, limit screen time before bed, and avoid caffeine and heavy meals close to bedtime.
A cool, quiet, and dark environment promotes better sleep. Investing in a comfortable mattress and pillows can also enhance sleep quality.
Common disorders include insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy, each with distinct symptoms and treatment options.
Seek medical advice if you have persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, or frequent waking during the night.

Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and duration.

However, intense workouts close to bedtime may interfere with falling asleep for some individuals.

Yes, foods rich in tryptophan (e.g., turkey, nuts) and magnesium (e.g., spinach, bananas) can promote sleep, while caffeine, sugar, and heavy meals may disrupt it.
Techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, or yoga can reduce stress levels, making it easier to fall and stay asleep.

Medication may be prescribed for severe or persistent sleep issues.

It is generally considered a short-term solution while addressing underlying causes.

Some conditions may require long-term medication use to manage the sleep issues.

Options include prescription sleep aids, melatonin supplements, and medications for specific disorders like sleep apnoea. Consult a healthcare provider for advice.

Some sleep medications, particularly certain sedatives, can be habit-forming if used long-term.

To use them safely, follow your doctor’s instructions, avoid exceeding the recommended dosage, and explore non-pharmaceutical options to address underlying sleep issues.

Yes, options like CPAP therapy for sleep apnea or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can effectively treat certain sleep issues without medication.

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