Early Bird or Night Owl? Knowing what you are may help you get the most from your day

Sleep Matters PerthBlog, sleep disorder, sleep tips, sleep tips, teen sleep

This year, researchers won a Nobel prize for their work on understanding the role of the body clock, aka circadian rhythm.  We have a master clock deep in the brain (the suprachiasmatic nuecleus to be exact) which controls the timing several bodily features such as body temperature, hunger, and sleepiness. Melatonin is an important hormone controlled by our body clock and it …

Awake late at night? Struggling to get going in the morning? Delayed Sleep Phase, a common teenage problem.

Sleep Matters PerthBlog, insomnia, sleep disorder, sleep tips, teen sleep

Struggling to get your teen out of bed and ready for school on time? Have they become a night owl who stays up after the family has gone to sleep? Are they losing sleep and feeling tired during the day? This can be an exasperating experience for both parents and children. ‘Delayed Sleep Phase’ can happen at any age but is …