March Inspire Therapy Community Health Talks

Important Information for People with Sleep Apnea! Does CPAP not work for you? Valley Sleep Center is hosting free community information events for Inspire Therapy; a new FDA-approved treatment for people with sleep apnea who have been unable to consistently use their...

National Sleep Awareness Week- March 8-14, 2020

Phoenix, Arizona – Insomnia affects between 30-45 percent of adults and the affects can be deadly. It’s been shown that lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep also leaves us more vulnerable to accidents. In addition, people with insomnia are seven times more likely...

What’s the Most Effective Non-Drug Treatment for Insomnia?

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder associated with problems falling asleep, remaining asleep, and/or early morning awakenings. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine explains that the disorder is often diagnosed when a person struggles to sleep despite having plenty...

Do Weighted Blankets Help You Sleep Better?

By Lauri Leadley In recent years, weighted blankets have started to be marketed as a sleep aid for people with anxiety, autism, insomnia and other conditions that make sleeping difficult. But, do they work? What are the Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket? A weighted...

Children, Down Syndrome, and Sleep Problems: What Parents Need to Know

If you are a parent or guardian of a child with Down syndrome, it probably does not surprise you that up to 60% of children with Down syndrome may have a sleep disorder according to a study performed by the University of Michigan.  The study also indicated that all...

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...

Discover Inspire Therapy- for People Who Can’t Tolerate Their CPAP

Important Information for People with Sleep Apnea! Does CPAP not work for you? Valley Sleep Center is hosting free community information events for Inspire Therapy; a new FDA-approved treatment for people with sleep apnea who have been unable to consistently use their...

Why Is Insomnia Worse in Winter?

by Lauri Leadley  In the animal kingdom, sleep and winter go hand in hand. For wild animals, the cold weather brings a time of hibernation. But for people, it can have the opposite effect. Winter has been known to lead to sleepless nights and insomnia. Why is that?...

How is Sleep Satisfaction Different Than Sleep Quality?

By Lauri Leadley The terms “sleep satisfaction” and “sleep quality” sound similar, but they are different measurements of how you sleep at night. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), sleep quality considers the aspects of sleep that are measured...