Teen sleep problems may present as ADHD

Poor sleep in teens can mimic the symptoms of ADHD, which is why sleep history should be considered before a diagnosis is reached, says Dr Alison Bentley, medical doctor at Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic. Dr Bentley was speaking at a recent fireside chat hosted by Education Incorporated Private School and its principal, Gershom Aitchison, in…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 22, 20250Comments

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Paediatric sleep problems: dealing with sleep crutches

During the first three months, babies establish a rhythm of feeding, wakefulness, and sleep. Then, at around three to four months, babies' circadian rhythms begin to mature. According to Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic sleep expert, this is often when paediatric sleep problems arise. Parents may end up relying on “sleep crutches” to get their baby…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 23, 20240Comments

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Burnt out? Don’t skimp on sleep

While a lack of sleep may certainly be part of the reason someone ends up being burnt out, it's actually a problem in all three phases of burnout – before, during and after – and needs to be addressed. So says Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic sleep expert and medical doctor at the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 13, 20230Comments

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Burnt out? Don’t skimp on sleep

While a lack of sleep may certainly be part of the reason someone ends up being burnt out, it's actually a problem in all three phases of burnout – before, during and after – and needs to be addressed. So says Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic sleep expert and medical doctor at the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 8, 20230Comments

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Can’t sleep? The surprising relationship between sleep and pain

Most people wouldn't be surprised to hear that pain can cause insomnia – but the relationship between sleep and pain is a lot more complex than most of us realise. So says Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep Expert. "The relationship between sleep and pain has been studied extensively," she says, "and in one survey, nearly half…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 23, 20230Comments

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Teen sleep problems may present as ADHD

Paediatric sleep problems: dealing with sleep crutches

Burnt out? Don’t skimp on sleep

Burnt out? Don’t skimp on sleep

Can’t sleep? The surprising relationship between sleep and pain

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