Jun 1, 2021 | Sleep and weather, Sleep tips
Too Hot to Sleep? How Temperature Impacts Sleep Most of us have experienced the discomfort of waking up in a pool of sweat, especially in Arizona—on an excessively hot or humid night when opening the windows just isn’t an option, and cranking the AC just means paying...
Nov 30, 2017 | Depression, Sleep and Mental Health, Sleep and weather, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that can cause depression, extreme fatigue, and mood swings. SAD was originally recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in the late 1990s and affects 4 to 6 percent of people. For people with SAD, their...
Mar 24, 2017 | Sleep and health, Sleep and weather, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Devices, Sleep Facts, Sleep tips, Treatment
Spring is here, and the desert is in full bloom! Though it makes for beautiful scenery, it can wreak havoc on one’s allergies. Allergies, or allergic rhinitis, strikes when allergens in the air are breathed in by someone that is allergic to them, irritating and...
Mar 28, 2016 | Sleep and health, Sleep and weather
Take Back the Night: 4 Ways Allergies Can Destroy Your Sleep, and What You Can Do About It Allergies, seasonal or otherwise, have the power to plague your waking life with sinus pressure, sneezing, and burning, itching eyes. However, you may not realize that...
Jun 10, 2015 | Sleep and weather, Sleep tips
The Phoenix area has enjoyed some unusually comfortable weather lately, but that’s all about to change. Before we know it, we will be in the triple digits and frying eggs on the sidewalk. So, what can we do to keep comfortable and still get our rest this summer?...
Nov 19, 2012 | Sleep and weather, Sleep tips
With so many of us tossing and turning and struggling to find enough time to get the sleep we need, it makes sense to do everything we can to make sure our surroundings are as supportive of sleep as possible. November is National Sleep Comfort Month which is a great...