These are the top 10 news stories brought to you by myDr.com.au in 2018. News about sleep took out the top 3 places, adding weight to reports earlier this year that found that Australians just don't get enough sleep.
Sleep
Video: Lack of sleep? Catch up on the weekend
Even when you’re sleep-deprived during the week, it looks like you can make up for it with a lengthy lie-in on the weekend.
Video: Waking up to sleep deprivation
Many Australians accept sleep deprivation as a part of life, relying on stimulants like caffeine to get them through the day. But sleep deprivation causes adverse physical effects, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.
Daytime sleepiness a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
Do you find yourself falling asleep during the day, even when you try not to? It may be linked to a heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Bed-wetting
Wetting the bed: find out about the causes, effects on children and available treatments for bed-wetting.
Disrupted sleep linked to early Alzheimer’s disease
New research has linked fragmented sleep patterns during the night and the need for naps during the day as an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.
Night terrors
If your child has short episodes of screaming and thrashing about in their sleep, they may be having night terrors (sleep terrors). Night terrors do not harm your child and stop happening as children get older.
Sleep: what happens to your body
Find out what happens to your body when you are asleep. Sleep has 2 distinct phases: REM and non-REM sleep.
Insomnia
Insomnia (not sleeping) is a problem that most people experience at some time or another. Find out more about insomnia and how to cope with difficulty sleeping.
Sleep problems and snoring
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. Find out what products are available for sleep problems and snoring.
