Can Sleep Studies Help Me Achieve Restful Sleep?

If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, suffering from sleep walking, recurring dreams, or sleep apnea, a sleep study might be a good option to help you find a treatment plan that works. Sleep studies entail staying overnight in a sleep clinic...

How Sleep Impacts Your Relationships

There is no question that not getting enough sleep can leave you a little groggy, snappy, or crabby in the morning.  Most of us are aware that when we are overtired, we are less productive and more prone to making mistakes.  Some of us can even acknowledge that being...

The Optimal Amount of Time to Nap

Have you ever stopped working for a few minutes to take a nap, and woke up alert, refreshed, and ready to finish a project? Or, have you ever tried to nap to reenergize and woke up groggy and even sleepier than when you fell asleep? The answer to why you may have...

Can You Die of Sleep Deprivation?

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach I know what it’s like to not be able to sleep. It wears down your body and your mind. You can feel so exhausted that you may feel like a walking zombie. Many people ask me, “Can I die from sleep...

Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Mental Illness?

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach How much sleep does a person need? This is one question over which experts remain divided. Some people may need 6-7 hours of sleep while others might need 8-9 hours – different factors can influence...