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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Joggers move along the Milsons Point boardwalk at sunrise on October 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. The NSW government has outlined a roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions once the state reaches its 70% double vaccination target - which is expected to be achieved this week. From Monday 11 October restrictions will ease for those who are fully vaccinated, with up to five visitors permitted in a home, and up to 20 people allowed to gather outdoors. Gyms, indoor recreation and sporting facilities able to reopen while retail and hospitality can also reopen subject to density limits. Schools will begin to reopen from 18 October. The 5km rule will be lifted, but residents of Greater Sydney will not be allowed to travel into regional areas until the state reaches 80% double dose vaccinations. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Early risers may be genetically less likely to get depression symptoms

6 July 2023

People who are genetically more likely to be active in the morning have a lower risk of experiencing symptoms of depression than those who are in their element in the evenings


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Insomnia success suggests we need more nuanced mental health support

28 September 2022

The standard "one-size-fits-all" approach to diagnosing and treating mental health problems is failing. Personalised treatments could make a big difference


Not getting enough sleep may make you misread emotions on Zoom calls

Not getting enough sleep may make you misread emotions on Zoom calls

22 April 2020

Getting less sleep for five nights in a row can make you view other people’s expressions more negatively, including facial reactions seen over video calls


How much sleep do you need?

How much sleep do you need?

7 June 2019

The best sleep is had over the course of a full night


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How getting more daylight can improve your mental and physical health

29 May 2019

Spending less time outside and more time in dim artificial light is disrupting our body clocks and undermining our health. The good news? A little daylight goes a long way


8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

23 January 2019

Want to defy ageing and keep your mind sharp? From the right diet to your dental hygiene and social life, here are the best ways to keep your brain fighting fit


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Getting just 6 hours of sleep is linked to mental health issues

18 April 2018

You might think you can get by on 5 or 6 hours’ sleep a night, but people who get less than 7 hours are more likely to have mood or mental health problems


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A type of sleep therapy reduces depression, anxiety and paranoia

6 September 2017

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia has been found to also help a range of mental health issues, including negative thoughts, hallucinations and psychosis


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Keep having nightmares? You may be getting too much sleep

28 July 2017

One of the largest ever studies of the causes of nightmares has found that they are linked to worrying before bedtime, and sleeping for more than 9 hours


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