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Penrith star Brian To’o grew up in a small three-bedroom fibro house in Sydney’s western suburb of Mt Druitt with his six siblings and their parents, Fati and Fale. “The two of us in every room and Mum and Dad ended up sleeping in the common room,” To’o said. This is an example of the sacrifices of his mother and father who was born in Samoa which prompted To’o to use his NRL income to buy them a house and also influenced his decision to play for the Pacific nation in the season-ending World Cup. “I got my smile from my mom, and my bright and happy side”: Brian To’o © Gregg Porteous/NRL Photo “My parents were definitely the biggest influence in my life,” says To’o. “They have always been there for me and bought me to be the man I am today, so I am very grateful to my parents. “Giving them a home is just a small way to say thank you for all they have done for me.” To’o’s mother Fati, in particular, played a ke...

By Heather Cherry— Check out tips for better sleep Unsplash-Priscilla Du Preez Sleep disturbances and sleep deprivation are common challenges that can have lasting implications—affecting your personal and professional life. According to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Professor and Associate Dean Brian Gunia, “Sleep deprivation or sleep deprivation can lead to a variety of problem behaviors, mental and affective health problems, cognitive deficits, and physical ailments. Each of these issues has the potential to hurt the organizations they work for in many ways. For example, unhealthy sleep can cause distractions that prevent employees from achieving organizational goals, or it can lead to potential errors and even physical injury. Or, it could impair an employee’s ability to interact productively and professionally with coworkers, customers or others.” And a large part of the population may experience challenges when it comes to sleep. A recent study concluded that ...

With the healthcare industry growing every year, people are becoming more aware of holistic health and preventive health. One of the buzzwords emerging from this surge in self-care is “sleep hygiene.” However, these are not just keywords; it is a basic aspect of a person’s overall health. Before you start looking at the latest supplements and exercise craze, take some time to work out your rest. Here’s everything you need to know about sleep hygiene and why it’s so important. What is Sleep Hygiene? In simple terms, sleep hygiene refers to your sleep habits. If you have poor sleep hygiene, you are not giving your body what it needs to enter a deep, restorative phase of the sleep cycle each night. On the other hand, if you have good sleep hygiene, you exhibit healthy habits that encourage adequate sleep. So why is sleep hygiene important? Your body does amazing things while you sleep. All the internal functions that help you eat, move, ...