Learn about sleep

Straight answers, checked against Australian health sources. No miracle cures.

The basics

How much sleep do you actually need?

The real numbers for adults, why sleep matters so much, and how to tell if you're running short.

Sleep habits that actually work

The handful of habits sleep scientists keep coming back to — and how to make them stick.

Food, drink and sleep: what helps and what doesn't

Caffeine, alcohol, late dinners and the 'sleepy foods' myth — a straight guide.

Exercise and sleep: the best time to move

Why being active helps you sleep, and when to schedule it so it doesn't keep you up.

Can't switch off? Stress, racing thoughts and sleep

Practical ways to quieten a busy mind at night, and when to get help.

Do weighted blankets actually work?

What the research says, who tends to like them, and how to choose the right weight.

Fix-it guides

How to sleep on a hot Australian night

What actually cools a bed when it's 28 degrees at midnight: sheets, airflow, timing and the gear worth buying.

Waking up stiff? Bed set-ups that help achy hips, knees and backs

Knee pillows, toppers, warmth and how you lie: simple comfort changes for people who wake up stiff.

Brown noise vs white noise vs pink noise: which is best for sleep?

What the colours of noise actually are, how they sound, and how to pick one for sleep.

Too much light? How to make your bedroom properly dark

Early sunrises, streetlights and standby LEDs: cheap ways to get a truly dark bedroom.

Your partner snores: what helps you both sleep

Practical ways for the light sleeper to get some peace, and simple changes the snorer can try.