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Alcohol is usually seen as a great addition to a party but what does a night out do to your sleep? It generally takes about 20 minutes for alcohol to enter your blood stream after consumption, and it’s effect can be detrimental to your sleep. Falling asleep after getting...
Does sleep affect weight loss? Yes. During periods of less than ideal sleep, the weight you lose is actually a higher proportion of the hard earned muscle than fat. Let’s break it down further: I’d often get a confused look on peoples faces when I talk about how sleeping...
Working at Koala has many benefits, and one of them is the sometimes hilarious amount of functional beds found across the workplace, and that we are allowed naps at work (in the designated nap pods). Naps are actually good for you, and before you head off to your nearest HR...
This simple yet delicious pancake stack is the perfect way to start your day! This recipe is refined sugar-free, oil-free, uses rolled oats in place of regular white flour, contains a healthy dose of good fats and is made using wholesome ingredients. Serve with fresh fruit & enjoy a...
Dreams, and dream analysis has been an insightful method to interpret, and understand a person’s stresses, fears, and hopes. Even in ancient cultures, humans knew just how important interpreting dreams were to get a better understanding of yourself, and how you can move forward in life. Debatably, while there...
Australians take a comfort first approach to bedtime with 52% wearing their favourite pjs to bed, and only 18% of Aussies go commando when they go to sleep. Whether you’re snuggled in your pjs or bearing it all, research shows that rocking your birthday suit to bed is actually...
There are a host of well documented advantages to getting adequate sleep which we’ll get into more detail in this Sleep & Physical Performance Series. New ways of thinking Gone are the days where people think “sleep is for the weak” or “sleep when I’m dead”. On the contrary,...
Why stretching is important There are many factors that go into improved physical performance, recovery being one, stretching another. A good night’s sleep is vital in allowing the body to rest, relax and rebuild, stretching in order to improve flexibility, range of motion and injury...
Introducing Elizabeth Marin Elizabeth is an exercise/sport scientist and nutritionist that has been working in elite sport for 15 years. Recently Elizabeth was appointed Wallabies sport scientist and nutritionist for the next two years for the lead up to 2019 Rugby Union World Cup. Her main role...
The struggle can be real if you’re not a morning person. Dragging yourself out of bed, shuffling into the shower, throwing down breakfast only to be confronted with the dreaded daily commute all while you’d rather be chilling out at home curled up in bed. By changing your morning...
Here at Koala HQ, we have an unwritten (yet awesome) rule: if a job is going to take less than two minutes, do it immediately. Don’t let little things like replying to an email, or returning a call bog you down. It may seem simple, but it is one of...
It’s a little-known fact that our screens are keeping us up at night. Aside from the temptation to watch just one more episode of Game of Thrones, the blue light emitted from digital devices, including computers, mobile phones, tablets and modern flat-screen TVs, affects levels of melatonin – the hormone...
According to recent reports, this flu season is looking to be one of the worst on record – at least on the east coast of Australia. Winter is in full force and runny noses are appearing in offices and public spaces all over. If you’ve ever...
The sleep industry goes through a lot of trends; over the past few years, we’ve seen gel-infused latex, coconut fibre products, and lavender-infused sleep masks. One trend that has gathered significant momentum is for consumers to sleep under weighted blankets. Once seen as a commodity, the scientific evidence is refutable;...
When was the last time you truly thought about your life and made a conscious effort to be more mindful? For most of us, meditation is a far-off, sometimes unrealistic goal. Taking 30 minutes during the day to focus on nothing but yourself and your life can be asking too...
If you’ve ever scoffed at the thought of beauty sleep, we’ve got some bad news for you. According to the latest studies to come out of Sweden and the U.K., a lack of sleep means people find you less attractive, which can end up resulting in...
If you’ve stayed up late the past few nights bingeing on your new favourite Netflix series and skipped the gym the next morning, have we got some news for you. The decision has been made for you – skip the exercise and focus on the snooze. According to sleep expert...
These days, most of us don’t treat our backs too kindly. Busy work lives and social calendars mean we’re slumped over computers for hours on end, or looking down at phone screens to like, swipe, and post the day away. We walk less and are more likely to destress in...
Do you ever wake up after a full 9 hours sleep, catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, and think, “DAMN, I look fabulous today!?” Your skin seems clearer, eyes brighter and those pesky wrinkles around your eyes even seem less visible. It may seem like an optical illusion, but...
Waking up feeling groggy is no fun at all, and is far more common than you’d think. It can ruin your day, and leave you feeling lethargic and unproductive. Waking up groggy has a lot to do with what you did the day before. While you can’t change the past, there...
It’s the age-old debate, should you or shouldn’t you let the dog sleep in the bed. They may be super cuddly, but the friendly nudges at 4am might not be your idea of a perfect sleep. We’ve got some great news – sleeping with your pup can be good...
Here at Koala HQ, you may have guessed that we're a tad sleep obsessed. We talk about it non-stop, write about it, tweet about it, whisper about it, and sometimes... even dream about it. We all know that sleep is incredibly important to our health and wellbeing, but did you know that...
Picture this: You’re super sleepy and can barely keep your eyes open. You’ve had a massive day, are utterly exhausted and can hear your bed beckoning your name. You jump under the covers, snuggle in and…. Lie there for an hour with your eyes open, your mind racing a million...
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