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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.
Reviewed March 2009
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Babies and Sleeping
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Links to information on changes in babies´ sleeping patterns and sleeping habits from birth.
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Children and Sleep
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Links to information on sleeping patterns and sleeping problems in children.
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Fatigue
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Links to information about fatigue.
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Jet Lag
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Links to information about jet lag and how to manage it.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
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Links to information about Restless Legs (or Leg) Syndrome.
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Sleep Apnoea
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Links to information about sleep apnoea (apnea).
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Stress and Sleep Disorders
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Links to information about stress and sleep disorders.
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Sleep Disorders
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for sleep disorders.
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Rest and sleep (easy read)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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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May 2009
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Sleep - are you getting enough?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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May 2009
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Teenagers and sleep
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Better Health Channel
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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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Jan 2009
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Sleep deprivation
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Better Health Channel
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Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, learning and concentration difficulties and accidents. Children who do not get enough sleep may display symptoms including moodiness, tantrums and hyperactive behaviour. Medication, illness, work or stress and personal choice can all lead to sleep deprivation.
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Jan 2009
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Insomnia and sleeping tablets (2008)
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Australian Prescriber
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There has been media interest in some of the unusual side effects of sleeping tablets. Although these side effects are uncommon, they show why sleeping tablets should be avoided if possible.
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Dec 2008
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Hypnotic hazards: adverse effects of zolpidem and other z-drugs
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Australian Prescriber
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Zolpidem, zopiclone and zaleplon are hypnotics with similar pharmacology to benzodiazepines. In addition to the usual adverse effects of sedative drugs, there have been unusual reactions associated with the 'z-drugs', particularly zolpidem.
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Dec 2008
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Dementia and sleeping problems
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Better Health Channel
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Sleep problems are common for people with dementia. Some people sleep during the day, leaving them awake and restless at night. Sleep problems may be caused by medication, pain or depression. This can be difficult for carers who may need help.
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Oct 2008
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Sleep hygiene
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Better Health Channel
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'Sleep hygiene' means habits that help you have a good night's sleep. Common sleeping problems (such as insomnia) are often caused by bad habits reinforced over years. You can learn to retrain your body and mind so that you sleep well and wake feeling rested.
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Aug 2008
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Circadian rhythms and depression
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inspire foundation
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Circadian rhythms are daily cycles based on a 24-hour period which are strongly influenced by regular changes in the environment such as night and day. This natural cycle helps to coordinate regular bodily functions like appetite, energy, mood, and sleep, partly by regulating the timing, amount and quality of the hormones and neurotransmitters the body produces and releases. Cehck out this fact sheet for more info on Circadian Rhythms, their connection with depression, and how to get help.
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Aug 2008
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Teeth grinding
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Better Health Channel
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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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Jul 2008
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Tranquillisers
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Better Health Channel
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Minor tranquillisers, or benzodiazepines, are nervous system depressants commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or insomnia. 'Major tranquillisers', or antipsychotics, are used to help treat psychosis and illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tranquillisers are also known as sedatives. Tranquillisers should not be used by pregnant women unless under medical supervision as they may pose a risk to the developing baby.
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Jul 2008
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Sleep
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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?
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Jun 2008
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Hypersomnia
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2008
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Shiftwork - health effects
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Better Health Channel
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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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May 2008
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Sleeping problems
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CareSearch
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Sleeping problems (insomnia) are common in palliative care patients, and often have a significant impact on quality of life. The problems may be a combination of difficulty going to sleep, fragmented sleep, or early morning waking.
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May 2008
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Media statement - Medicine regulator places boxed warning on Stilnox
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Australia's medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has today imposed a boxed warning in the product information documents for medicines containing zolpidem, including Stilnox.
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Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Insomnia
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DepressioNet
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Depression and sleep difficulties go hand in hand. As many as 85% of people with depression have some sleeping difficulties, and research has shown that persistent insomnia can also cause depression, and relapses in people who have had depression in the past.
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Dec 2007
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Sleep: what happens to your body
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myDr
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Find out what happens to your body when you are asleep with this illustrated article.
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Oct 2007
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Getting a good night's sleep
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NSW Department of Health
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As you get older you need less sleep. However, here are some tips to help you sleep.
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| Date: |
Oct 2007
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Sleeping habits - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2007
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