KEY TAKEAWAYS Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a common immune response to an allergen such as grass, pollen, pet fur or dander, or dust mites. It is most common in…
KEY TAKEAWAYS The human body clock is set by the sun, to which there is less exposure in winter. While humans don’t need to hibernate in winter, it’s common for…
KEY TAKEAWAYS Blood sugar (glucose) levels naturally fluctuate at night as part of the healthy circadian rhythm. Sleep is intrinsic to our overall health and well-being, including optimising insulin sensitivity…
Is your snoring caused (or worsened) by acid reflux? While snoring occurs as a result of vibrating soft tissues in the upper airways during sleep, numerous factors can contribute to…
Is your snoring caused by asthma? Can snoring worsen the symptoms of asthma? Many health conditions are associated with snoring as either a cause, a symptom, or both. Among these…
Snoring isn’t just noisy—it can mess with your sleep quality and your partner’s patience. But not all snoring is the same. Different causes call for different remedies. From nasal blockages…
Let’s be honest—snoring doesn’t come up much in rom-coms or wedding vows. You never hear, “I promise to love you even when you sound like a freight train at 2…
Sleep apnoea is more than just loud snoring—it's a serious sleep disorder affecting around 5% of Australians, particularly men over 30. Characterised by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, it…
Do you habitually suffer from headaches or migraine? Do you often wake up in the morning with a headache? Sleep and headaches are very closely linked, and there are several…
It's easy to underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep. We often focus on diet and exercise for heart health, but a sleep disorder like sleep apnoea can be…