It’s a common belief that the older you get, the less sleep you need. But that’s simply not true. Older adults actually need about the same amount of sleep as everyone else — around seven to nine hours a night.1 What often changes with age isn’t the need for sleep, but the pattern of sleep. Many older people tend to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than they did in their younger years.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking an afternoon nap, thinking it might throw your sleep schedule out of balance, here’s some good news — napping doesn’t automatically ruin your night’s rest. In fact, when timed and managed well, a short daytime snooze can be one of the best ways to recharge your body and mind.
We’ve all heard that getting enough sleep is key to good health — but too much of a good thing can sometimes backfire. While a solid night’s rest is essential for your body and mind, regularly sleeping for more than nine hours could be a sign that something’s off.
It’s tempting to believe that a weekend sleep-in can erase a week of late nights and early alarms. After all, you might average the recommended seven to nine hours if you count those extra hours on Saturday and Sunday, right? Unfortunately, sleep science says otherwise.
Activity trackers have become a staple on millions of wrists, quietly collecting data on everything from heart rate to daily steps. One of their most intriguing functions is sleep tracking — the promise of understanding how well (or poorly) you rest each night. But just how reliable are wearables like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, or Oura Ring when it comes to sleep?
For anyone who relies on CPAP therapy, travel can feel tricky. Between power outlets, humidifiers, and packing space, maintaining consistent sleep apnea treatment on the go can seem daunting. Thankfully, modern portable sleep technology is changing that — bringing comfort, convenience, and clinical-quality care wherever life takes you.
If you’ve ever been told you snore loudly, gasp in your sleep, or wake up feeling tired no matter how early you went to bed, you’re not alone. Around one in five Australians live with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Even more concerning, about 80% remain undiagnosed, missing out on simple, effective treatments.
The world of sleep therapy is changing fast — and for the better. Today’s CPAP machines aren’t just quieter or smaller; they’re smarter, more connected, and designed to make your therapy effortless from the very first night. From auto-adjusting technology that adapts to your breathing to apps that coach you through setup and track your progress, next-generation CPAP devices are redefining what comfort and care look like.
It’s late, the lights are off, and your phone is glowing in the dark. You tell yourself you’ll just check one more post, but minutes slip into hours. While it feels harmless in the moment, science is clear: using digital devices before bed can disrupt both sleep and mental health, and the reasons lie in how our brains and bodies respond to technology.
