Follow the links below to find information on sleep disorders, including insomnia, jet lag, sleep apnoea, snoring and restless legs syndrome, and how to overcome these to get a good nights sleep.
Updated July 2011
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Babies and Sleeping
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Children and Sleep
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Links to information on sleeping patterns and sleeping problems in children.
Fatigue
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Links to information about fatigue.
Jet Lag
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Links to information about jet lag and how to manage it.
Restless Legs Syndrome
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Links to information about Restless Legs (or Leg) Syndrome.
Sleep Apnoea
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Links to information about sleep apnoea (apnea).
Stress and Sleep Disorders
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Treatments for Sleep Disorders
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Dreams (easy read)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
When you are asleep you may talk, you may snore, you may dream. Sometimes they are happy dreams. Sometimes they are sad dreams. |
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Sep 2011 |
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Rest and sleep (easy read)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Why do you sleep? To rest your body. To rest your mind. So that your body can grow and mend itself. |
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Sep 2011 |
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Shiftwork - health effects
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Shiftwork (working shifts) can affect health. The body is synchronised to night and day by a part of the brain known as the circadian clock. A shiftworker confuses their circadian clock by working when their body is programmed to be sleeping. Common health problems include sleep disorders, digestive upsets, obesity and heart disease. |
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Aug 2011 |
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Teenagers and sleep
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Adolescents (teenagers) need between nine and 10 hours of sleep every night. Regularly not getting enough sleep (chronic sleep deprivation) can affect a teenager's academic and sporting performance and may increase their risk of emotional problems such as depression. Even 30 minutes of extra sleep each night makes a difference. |
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Aug 2011 |
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Hypersomnia
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness. There are many different causes including inadequate sleep, shiftwork, sleep disorders, medication, and medical and psychiatric illnesses (including depression). The major features of hypersomnia vary from one person to the next, depending on age, lifestyle and underlying causes. A major danger from hypersomnia is the increased risk of accidents. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
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Sleep - are you getting enough?
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
After we have been working, playing and doing all sorts of exercise during the day, we start to feel tired. It is our brain's way of telling us that it needs some time to catch up on all the jobs that have to be done to keep our bodies working well. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
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Tinnitus - insomnia and sleep problems
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Tinnitus can be associated with sleep problems. However, researchers have found problems like insomnia are not caused by tinnitus, but by other factors such as associated stress. You can make changes to improve your sleep if you have tinnitus. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Teeth grinding
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth. It generally happens during sleep, but some people experience it when they are awake. Symptoms may include headache, jaw joint or ear pain, aching teeth, cracked or chipped tooth enamel and mobile (loose) teeth. |
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Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Sleep for parents
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| Publisher: |
Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
How much sleep adults need; signs of lack of sleep and sleep deprivation; tips on getting more sleep and catching up on sleep |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Sleep right, sleep tight
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| Publisher: |
National Prescribing Service
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| Description: |
Our sleep patterns change as we get older. Developing good sleep habits is a more effective way of solving sleep problems than resorting to medicines. If you don't sleep well, some of these strategies might help. |
| Date: |
Nov 2010 |
| Title: |
Sleeping habits - quiz
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
We all need sleep, but do you know how to sleep well, manage insomnia or why sleep is important? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz and get tips for a good night's rest. |
| Date: |
Oct 2010 |
| Title: |
Narcolepsy
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of narcolepsy by professional health specialists, written for narcoleptics. |
| Date: |
Oct 2010 |
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Sleep and rest over the festive season
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Many people will find themselves burnt out after the festive season instead of refreshed and ready for another working year. Use the time to revitalise yourself, relax and spend quality time with your loved ones. |
| Date: |
Jul 2010 |
| Title: |
REM sleep behaviour disorder
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder by professional health specialists. |
| Date: |
Jul 2010 |
| Title: |
New year's resolution: getting enough sleep
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
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 body's energy. |
| Date: |
Jul 2010 |
| Title: |
Sleep
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
If you are a 'regular' teen then you probably want to stay up late at night and just don't want to wake up in the morning. How many times do you have to be nagged before you drag yourself out of bed? |
| Date: |
Dec 2011 |
| Title: |
Body maintenance - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
The human body is a marvellous machine. It's tough, but it can break, tear or bruise. |
| Date: |
May 2002 |
| Title: |
Caffeine and your health
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| Publisher: |
Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
The most commonly used drug in the world is caffeine, an ingredient found in coffee and tea, as well as cola drinks, cocoa and chocolate. This document explains the effect of caffeine on health.
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| Date: |
Mar 1998 |
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