What exactly is REM sleep and why do we need it?

13 July, 2023 . by Claire Burke

If you use a wearable device to track your sleep habits, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “REM sleep”. But what is it and why is it important?

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Sleep or exercise: Which is more important to kids’ health?

4 June, 2021 . by Sarah Fennell

Both sleep and physical activity are vital to kids’ development – but when competing life demands put a squeeze on their time, should you prioritise one over the other?

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18 ways to winter-proof your life

1 June, 2021 . by Sarah Fennell

Sail through the colder months with these tips for staying at the top of your health, beauty and lifestyle game all winter long.

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Do you and your partner need a ‘sleep contract’?

13 March, 2021 . by Sarah Fennell

Is your partner ruining your sleep? Fortunately there are ways to cope – before it affects your health and happiness.

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5 unexpected things that will help your kid get ready for school

7 January, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Getting your kids ready for the new school year isn’t all ironing uniforms and packing a healthy lunchbox.

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Weight-loss plateau? 5 surprising reasons the scales won’t move

19 November, 2019 . by Sarah Fennell

If your healthy diet is delivering some ho-hum weight-loss results, don’t panic. There could be a simple explanation – and an even easier fix.

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What do our dreams mean? These apps might have the answer.

10 March, 2019 . by Sarah Fennell

Do our dreams really reveal our hidden fears and desires or are they just random thoughts and images?

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