Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.

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Jet lag

Jet lag is the result of quickly crossing several time zones so your body’s natural sleep rhythms are disrupted. Here are some tips to minimise the symptoms of jet lag.

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Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medicine. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

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Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.

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Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into objects. Learn more about sleepwalking and when to see a doctor.

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How to not feel tired all the time in 2024

Find out about the possible reasons for feeling tired all the time and the ways to help reduce feeling so tired all the time.

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures brain activity to diagnose or monitor conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

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Insomnia Program

Insomnia Program from This Way Up teaches you effective, step-by-step strategies for managing chronic sleep difficulties with our practical and free online program for insomnia.

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Sleep

Sleep is important for your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Learn about sleep stages, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

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How to get better sleep, according to science

Nearly half of Australian adults don't get enough quality sleep. Here are 6 tips for better sleep and the causes of poor sleep to avoid.

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Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils and is performed under general anaesthetic. Learn about recovery, risks and post-operative care.

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Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, means problems getting or keeping an erection to have for intercourse. Learn more about causes and treatment.

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Lyme disease

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria from a tick bite. However, these bacteria have not been found in Australia. Find out more about Lyme disease here.

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Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a fairly common behaviour. Find out how you can protect your teeth from damage and what treatment is available.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is when your airway partly or completely blocks while you are asleep. Read about OSA symptoms and treatments here.

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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for RLS.

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Lewy body dementias

Lewy body dementias are caused by abnormal protein clumps in the brain that affect memory, thinking, movement and behaviour. Read about the symptoms.

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Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

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Cough

Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, airways or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve a chesty, dry or persistent cough.

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Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.

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