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Yes, blue light from your phone can harm your skin. A dermatologist explains
Michael Freeman, Bond University Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also...
Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think – a microbiologist explains
Your bed isn’t all that dissimilar to a petri dish. We ask a scientist to break down the host of bacteria, fungi, viruses and even tiny bugs lurking in your sheets.
How Much Sleep Is Enough?
Eight hours good, six hours bad? It’s not just down to numbers, says Dr Norman Swan
Sleeping pattern changes and adolescent psychological issues
As children become teenagers, it’s very common for some to become night owls. They prefer to stay up late and sleep...
A Good Night’s Sleep – Helpful Advice for Parents
This articles discusses strategies and bed time routine to help your child, and yourself, get a good nights sleep. This is also referred to as sleep hygiene.
How much Sleep do Children aged 5-11 Years Need?
How much sleep do children need? The amount of information can leave most of us overwhelmed. In this series of articles about sleep and children and teens we simply and explain the subject of sleep.
Improving Your Sleep – Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan discusses some of the considerations of getting a good nights sleep and what could be stopping you from having a good nights sleep
Does sleeping on your back increase chance of low birth weight?
Women who slept on their back in later stages of their pregnancy had a higher risk of having a baby that was small for their gestational age.
Why are some babies harder to settle and sleep?
Many new mothers will have difficulty settling their newborn to sleep, but for some the problems become so severe that residential parenting services are needed.
