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Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Herald Sun
People with these jobs tend to have the worst sleep quality
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. As the saying goes, work hard, play hard. But when all is said and done, how are our occupations impacting our quality – and quantity – of slumber? We investigate which jobs could be having a detrimental impact on sleep, and which Australians are nailing their work-life balance. According to the Body+Soul 2025 sleep report, one in three Aussies are falling short of clocking in enough hours in bed at night, getting less than the recommended 7 to 9 hours. And with work pressure being one of the leading causes of stress for Aussies right now, it's no wonder that those of us with demanding, stressful work schedules and workloads are finding it tough to maintain a lucrative sleep routine. So, which Aussies are finding it the hardest to switch off their minds and bodies after a long day at work? Here are the occupations linked with the worst sleep quality. The occupations struggling the most with sleep According to data from the Body+Soul 2025 sleep report, Australians with high-stress jobs or shift work are the most vulnerable when it comes to poor sleep quality. Community and personal service workers reported the most trouble in the sheets, with up to 9 per cent clocking in less than 4 hours of sleep per night. They also represent the lowest percentage of people meeting the recommended target of 7 to 9 hours, with only 53 per cent getting adequate rest. Health care workers, the second-worst group of occupational sleepers, also report experiencing the highest daily impact on performance due to poor sleep. Health care workers report experiencing the highest daily impact on performance due to poor sleep. Image: Pexels Who in the workforce is sleeping the best? 69 per cent of professionals and 62 per cent of managers report getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night, the highest proportions of any group of workers. Only 6 per cent of professionals report getting as little as 5 hours of sleep, with 11 per cent of managers also relying on the same measly amount. Interestingly, both blue-collar and white collar workers report similar sleeping patterns, with 59 per cent and 64 per cent, respectively, clocking up the recommended 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye each night. However, white collar workers are more likely to practice mindfulness exercises such as deep breathing and meditation than their blue-collar counterparts. Our lack of sleep is impacting our performance at work. Image: Pexels Our lack of sleep is impacting our performance at work With adequate sleep and rest needed to ensure peak physical, cognitive and emotional function, it's no surprise that those of us not clocking enough hours at night are finding our ability to concentrate during the day is often impeded. According to the data, Aussies with shorter sleep durations on average report higher incidences of daily performance impairments. Those of us clocking in at least 7 to 9 hours per night report an overall better ability to concentrate and perform our duties at work. The majority of people sleeping less than 4 hours a night (64 per cent) report daily disruptions at work, compared to only 6 per cent of Aussies getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. 22 per cent of community and personal service workers report feeling daily performance disruptions when running on a poor night's sleep, a trend experienced by 20 per cent of healthcare workers. Only 11 per cent of managers surveyed report experiencing daily performance disruptions from a lack of sleep. Retirees were found to be the most likely group of Aussies to be good sleepers. Image: Pexels Regardless of the types of jobs people have or the hours they're required to work, it seems the very act of working is what's keeping most Aussies up at night. Given that the number one leading cause of stress for Australians right now is the financial pressure to keep up with bills and the rising cost of living, the correlation between our decreasing sleep health and the increasing cost of living is hardly surprising. 62 per cent of disrupted sleepers report feeling stressed about their financial concerns, with even 44 per cent of good sleepers sharing this sentiment. Work or job-related stress also ranked highly for Aussies as a source of stress, being the biggest stressor impacting disrupted sleepers (46 per cent). By comparison, retirees were found to be the most likely group of Aussies to be good sleepers, further cementing that our tossing and turning at night can well and truly be attributed to our overflowing inboxes, spreadsheets and morning meetings. Originally published as People with these jobs tend to have the worst sleep quality
Herald Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Herald Sun
The real reason Aussies can't sleep – and what to do about it
1/10 Social media, perimenopause and poor diet are just some of the obstacles to getting good shut-eye. That's according to the 2025 Body+Soul Sleep Report. Luckily, there are workarounds to help you sleep like a baby (well, maybe not a baby, but almost). So we have tracked down the expert-backed solutions to a better night's slumber Dreaming of better sleep? So is half the country. Despite all the calming apps we download, sleepy tisanes we brew and 'rules' we follow (you know the ones – don't drink alcohol close to bedtime, keep your bedroom at 21 degrees Celsius etc etc) an alarming number of Aussies report having poor or inadequate sleep. According to Body+Soul's 2025 Sleep Report, more than one in three of us clock six hours of sleep or less per night, while two in three of the people we surveyed admit that a lack of quality sleep affects their focus or performance at work at least once a week, every week. Despite regularly being affected by poor shut-eye, responses to our indepth survey revealed that one in four of us aren't doing anything to improve our sleep quality. So all in the name of better slumber, here's what we found is keeping the nation up at night — and what the experts say we can do about it. Ready? Then let's begin.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Is your son cutting off his eyelashes? What you need to know
HONOLULU (KHON2) — By now, you may have seen it online. A young man sits in a barber's chair. He looks into the camera, then closes his eyes. The razor buzzes. A swipe and his eyelashes are gone. It's not a prank. It's a growing trend. A recent report from Body+Soul found that across TikTok and other social media, young men are removing their eyelashes to look more 'masculine.' 60% of Americans will not do this. Are you one of them? 8 takeaways from a new report Some say long lashes look too feminine. Others say their partners told them they did. But there's a lot more going on here. Cutting off your eyelashes is not only risky. It's built on a misunderstanding of what eyelashes actually do. Eyelashes aren't just there to look pretty. They're one of the body's first lines of defense. Here's what you need to know before you reach for the razor. Eyelashes aren't just there for looks. They protect your eyes from dust, debris and even bugs. Ophthalmologists consider them to be the most important protection for our eyeballs. Think of eyelashes as your eyes' whiskers. They are sensitive to touch. If something comes close, even just a puff of air, your lashes trigger a blink. That blink can stop a tiny speck or insect before it reaches your eye. They also help slow evaporation. A from 2015 found that lashes reduce moisture loss from the surface of the eye by up to 50 percent. Without them, your eyes can dry out faster which leads to making them itchy or irritated. Many young men trimming their eyelashes believe shorter lashes make them look tougher or more masculine. But where does that idea come from? Sociologist Anthony Synnott told Naomi Schalit that his team studied how people relate to hair. He found that societies often assign meaning to hair length and placement. For example, 'opposite sexes have opposite hair' is a common belief. This leads to the socially accepted meaning that whatever's feminine must be the opposite of what's thinking can lead to harmful ideas. Some boys may feel pressure to get rid of anything that might look 'feminine'. This is an example of toxic masculinity. It's the idea that being a man means avoiding anything soft, gentle or emotional. It limits how people express themselves and how they care for their bodies. In one viral TikTok, a barber said his client shaved his lashes after being teased by his wife. Other users called the trend toxic and dangerous. Even TikTok placed a warning label on one video, saying people could get hurt. Eyelashes are short, but they grow from delicate follicles right on the edge of your eyelids. Shaving or plucking them can cause irritation, swelling or infection. Your eyelids could become red and sore. You might develop a stye, which is a painful bump caused by bacteria getting into a clogged eyelash follicle. Losing lashes also makes your eyes more vulnerable to wind, dust and light. If you wear contacts or already have dry eyes, cutting off your lashes could make your symptoms worse. And if the idea of a razor buzzing near your eye makes you uncomfortable, it should. The eye is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. Even a small slip could lead to serious injury. Human beings have less body hair than most mammals. But we kept our eyebrows and eyelashes. Why? Eyebrows help move sweat, rain and other moisture away from our eyes. Their curved shape directs liquid to the sides of the face, keeping vision clear. They also play a key role in facial expression. Sweet surprises await at Kulu Kulu A 2018 found that eyebrows are one of the most recognizable features on the face, more than the eyes themselves. Lashes protect us in different ways. They serve as tiny shields that catch dust, and they function to warn us of danger. Ophthalmologists believe healthy lashes are unique. They live longer than most other body hairs and don't turn gray. And unlike other types of body hair, lash follicles rarely develop cancer. That's one reason doctors warn against eyelash tinting or other cosmetic changes. Some eyelash dyes aren't regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Others can cause serious reactions. And lash growth serums, which use a glaucoma drug, can darken the skin or even change the color of your eyes. Talk to your son about the basic biology and functions of eyelashes. Help them to understand the consequences of allowing body harming trends to alter their self-perception. If you are the one who feels pressure to change how your eyelashes look, take a moment to ask yourself why. Who says short lashes are more masculine? Where did that rule come from? It's okay to express yourself but don't let harmful beauty standards or peer pressure make you risk your health. Instead of cutting your lashes, take care of them. Keep your face clean. Avoid rubbing your eyes. If you wear makeup, remove it before bed. And if you're worried about how your lashes look, talk to someone you trust. That could be a parent, a doctor or a counselor. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Your eyelashes are doing a job, even if you don't always see it. Respecting your body, and protecting your eyes, is one of the smartest things you can do. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News.com.au
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Jennifer Aniston's fitness routine to looking fit at 56 revealed
Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has revealed the secret to looking fit and fabulous at 56. 'I'm stronger than I ever thought possible, with new-found flexibility, sculpted muscles and lasting energy,' the megastar exclusively tells Body+Soul magazine. The secret behind her personal evolution lies in a fitness program known as Pvolve – which literally stands for 'personal evolution' – that Aussies can access online for about $30 a month. The program was developed by Rachel Katzman and involves a series of low-impact workouts using resistance-based equipment. 'The fitness industry had long prioritised aesthetics over longevity, high-impact over sustainability and one-size-fits-all programs that ignored women's unique needs,' Katzman exclusively tells Body+Soul. 'I created Pvolve to change that and introduce a new method that builds strength, mobility and stability, while honouring the way women's bodies evolve over time. 'I realised that moving in a way that supported my body – rather than punishing it – was the key to feeling and looking my best," Katzman tells the magazine. 'For too long, the conversation around ageing – especially for women – has been filled with fear and negativity,' she said. 'We're told getting older means slowing down, losing strength and accepting discomfort as just part of the process, but that's not the truth.' Katzman said rather than being a work out, Pvolve is about 'training for long-term health'. Something that resonated with Aniston during Covid lockdowns. Pvolve head trainer Dani Coleman said they were ecstatic to learn of Aniston's endorsement. 'We found out she was a secret streamer over the pandemic, which is just a fairytale come true,' Coleman said. 'She reached out for private personal training, and she and I got connected. It's been a little over three years of working together on this wonderful method.' So impressed was Aniston, that in 2023 she became an investor in the business which now not only involves an online program with more than 1500 workouts, but 20 studios across the US, with another 20 due to open this year. 'I started Pvolve simply wanting to move again after an injury, but it has transformed into so much more,' Aniston said. 'Right from the start, I felt the results.' Aniston became one of the world's most-recognised actors after shooting to fame in 1994 as Rachel Green on hit series Friends. Her five year marriage to Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt made them one of the most photographed couples in the early 2000s. With an estimated net worth of $US300 million ($A468m), Aniston is among the world's highest-paid female actors.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Good genes run in the family! Inside Larry Emdur's genetically blessed clan and why his son is one of the Eastern Suburbs' most eligible bachelors
Channel Seven presenter Larry Emdur has had a very long TV career spanning over 30 years. And The Morning Show host, 60, has been just as successful in his personal life after marrying his stunning wife Sylvie in 1995. The couple met in the 1990s on a plane while she was working as a flight attendant and they went on to tie the knot. Larry and Sylvie, who share son Jye, 31, and daughter Tia, 26, often gush over their successful relationship and have built an extensive property portfolio over the years. They are currently building a new home on a property they purchased in Neverfail Bay, Berowra Waters back in 2021. Their real estate son Jye is in a new relationship with Bella Duncan-Todman after splitting from his long-term partner Taylor Jones in 2023. It is unclear when they started dating, but Jye went Instagram official with his new love in December 2024. The hunk has almost 8000 followers on Instagram and frequently posts photos of his globetrotting lifestyle. His glamorous and equally genetically-blessed sister Tia married husband Rowell Jauco in a lavish ceremony in February 2024. She previously made headlines for buying a $1million property with her parents as a 19-year-old. The family is known to have an extensive property portfolio, with Jye also selling his $1.3million apartment in Sydney's Pyrmont in 2023. In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph's Body+Soul in 2022, Larry and Sylvie revealed their secrets to a successful partnership. The TV host explained the pair have a pact to create memories by doing something 'crazy' each year while they can. 'We decided we need to do at least one completely crazy thing each year so that we'll have some ridiculously good stories to remind each other about when we're in the nursing home,' he said. His glamorous sister Tia married husband Rowell Jauco (both pictured) in a lavish ceremony in February 2024 The presenter also said he has never been one to start and argument or to engage in conflict. 'I'd love to be one of those people who can puff their chest out and have a good solid argument but I'm just not.' 'Once I screamed at our son and I ran off and threw up,' he added. Meanwhile, Sylvie revealed Larry's positivity and optimistic attitude has meant their relationship hasn't caused major problems. 'You never know what you're going to get with him but it's always spontaneous and fun. We're very lovey-dovey,' she said.
