Sleep & Cancer: The Overlooked Connection
To acknowledge World Cancer Day, we stand united in raising awareness about cancer prevention and overall well-being. While diet, exercise, and medical screenings are often highlighted as key health pillars, quality sleep is too often overlooked. However, it plays a crucial role in disease prevention, immune function, and recovery. At Auckland Sleep, we believe that […]
The Future of Sleep Health: Why Multispecialty Care is Key
Sleep problems don’t just affect your nights—they impact your days, too. From reduced productivity at work to strain on relationships and physical health, the ripple effects of poor sleep are vast. For those living with chronic sleep disruptions, finding a solution can feel overwhelming. But with advancements in the future of sleep health, new hope […]
Sleep and Heart Health: The Vital Connection
At Auckland Sleep, we’ve seen firsthand how poor sleep can significantly impact overall health, especially heart health. This February, as we recognise Heart Health Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the critical connection between sleep and cardiovascular well-being. Our multidisciplinary team is here to help you navigate your sleep challenges and restore balance to […]
Sleeping Through the NZ’s Spring-Summer Hayfever Season
Ah, spring and summer in Aotearoa—longer days, sunny weather, and the perfect excuse to get outdoors. But if you’re one of the many Kiwis who suffer from hay fever, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. As the pollen levels rise during the shift from spring to summer, your nose gets stuffy, eyes start itching, and […]
Drowsy Driving Prevention: A Wake-Up Call for Better Sleep Health
Does anyone else feel like exhaustion has become a permanent state? Ask someone how they’re doing, and chances are, you’ll hear a weary “tired” through a stifled yawn. As the year draws to a close, it’s no surprise that one in eight of us feels perpetually drained. From punishing end-of-year deadlines and late-night Netflix binges […]
How Alcohol Affects Sleep: Key Insights for Better Rest
How Alcohol and Sleep: Key Insights for Better Rest So, you’ve had a few too many drinks, and bedtime is looming—at least you’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep, right? Unfortunately, that’s a myth. While alcohol may initially help you fall asleep, it disrupts your sleep quality in the long run, leaving you groggy and less […]
Jet Lag Recovery Tips: Expert Advice from Auckland Sleep
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or an occasional holiday adventurer, crossing multiple time zones can wreak havoc on your body. Jet lag, the unwelcome companion of long-haul travel, disrupts your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal 24-hour clock responsible for regulating everything from sleep to digestion. In this guide, we’ll share jet lag recovery tips to help […]
Sleep and Wellness Tips: Surviving the Silly Season
The holidays are a time for celebration, indulgence, and connection, but they can also bring disrupted routines, stress, and sleepless nights. Between late-night parties, rich meals, and the whirlwind of social commitments, it’s easy to sacrifice good habits—including sleep. To truly enjoy this festive time and feel your best, maintaining a balance between indulgence and […]
Children’s Sleep Health: A Guide to Improving Rest and Well-Being
The way you sleep affects every moment of your waking hour, from the way you feel and look to how you perform your daily actions, but it’s especially critical for babies and children. Sleep not only restores energy in infants and young ones, but it also helps in physical growth, builds the body’s immune system, […]
Pneumonia and Sleep
In New Zealand, pneumonia affects over 650 people each year, with 2023 marking the highest annual incidence rate in the past ten years. While anyone can develop pneumonia, the risk is particularly higher in babies, children under 4 years old, and adults over 65. In addition to the factors that increase vulnerability to pneumonia, there […]