If you’ve ever lain awake with your thoughts racing while the rest of the house sleeps, new Australian research suggests the problem may not be willpower or worry, but timing. A study led by the University of South Australia has found that chronic insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain’s natural 24-hour rhythm of mental activity, helping explain why some people struggle to mentally “power down” at night. Published in the journal Sleep Medicine, the research is the

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Almost half of Australian men will experience anxiety or depression in their lifetime, yet fewer than one in five will seek help from a mental health professional. Even more stark, men who adhere to traditional masculine expectations are seven times more likely to experience thoughts of suicide frequently. As cost pressures, work stress and social isolation continue to build, mental wellbeing is emerging as a quiet crisis for Australian men. Now, experts at Someonehealth are

Lead researcher and UniSA PhD candidate Alice Farmer says many people with back pain become trapped in a cycle of fear and avoidance.