When we think about heart health, we usually focus on things like eating well, exercising, and managing stress. While those habits are important, there are two other major players that are often overlooked - smoking and sleep apnea. Both can quietly strain your heart, especially when they go hand-in-hand.
It’s National Heart Health Awareness Week in Australia - a perfect time to check in on your cardiovascular health. One often-overlooked threat to your heart is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), especially when it occurs alongside drug-resistant high blood pressure. Together, they can significantly raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems.1 But there’s good news: a simple sleep treatment called CPAP could make a big difference.
Have you ever wondered why you wake up feeling exhausted after a few drinks the night before? While alcohol might help you drift off faster, it can seriously harm the quality of your sleep—especially if you suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. In fact, one in ten Australians have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, and alcohol can make it much worse.
Have you ever woken up feeling like five more minutes would make all the difference? That’s because you are likely struggling to get enough quality sleep, and far too often, we underestimate just how deeply it impacts our health.
With the 2025 Australian federal election fast approaching on May 3, one issue that deserves more attention is sleep health. Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that better support for those with sleep disorders is long overdue. Sleep apnea is one of the most prevalent yet underdiagnosed conditions affecting our sleep and overall health—with an estimated 80% of those who have it remaining undiagnosed.
Each year on April 28, World Day for Safety and Health at Work reminds us that true safety isn’t just about helmets and hazard signs. It’s also about taking care of your overall health. And one major factor that often gets overlooked? Getting enough good-quality sleep.
Whether it was a beach escape, a road trip to visit family, or a long-haul flight, the Easter break should leave you feeling recharged. But if you’ve come back feeling more tired than refreshed, you’re not alone. Even short trips can disrupt your sleep schedule—and longer journeys might come with a bigger sleep price tag. Let’s break down what could be going on and how to reset.
You deserve to make the most of your holidays and business trips, and that means waking up well-rested each day no matter where in the world you are. Because sleep apnea doesn’t take a holiday, neither should your CPAP therapy!
Work stress is a reality for many of us, and April, being Stress Awareness Month, is a perfect time to reflect on its impacts—especially how it affects our sleep. Workplace pressure and poor sleep is more closely linked than you might think, and it’s a cycle that can take a toll on your mental and physical health.
