Why You Should Keep a Sleep Diary

Do you wake up earlier than you’d like or have trouble falling asleep at night and staying asleep? Are you excessively tired throughout the day and/or having difficulty concentrating at work or school? Do you rely heavily on caffeine to keep you awake? Does the sleep...

How to Sleep Well While Camping

Can you hear it Arizonans? With Memorial Day upon us and the schools letting out for summer vacation, nature is calling. Time to break out the camping gear and head out to the wilderness for a much-needed break from the everyday grind. For many, camping is a peaceful,...

Tips for New Moms Struggling with Sleep

A poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 76 percent of parents have frequent sleep problems. If you have an infant, this is old news. Advice often given is “sleep when the baby sleeps.” Though sound, it isn’t always realistic for everyone to sleep every time...

The Effect of Sleep on the Immune System

  As we move through cold and flu season, the key to staying healthy might just be getting a good night’s sleep.  Research has shown that there is a direct link between sleep and the immune system.  One of the consequences of sleep deprivation is a weakening of...

Sleep Awareness Week 2017: Sleep Better Feel Better

Sleep Awareness Week (SAW) is the National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) annual event designed to incite, inform and engage the public, as well as advance the NSF’s mission to improve health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. This years SAW theme “Sleep...

How to Help Your Child with Autism Sleep Well

Parents know all too well that one of the most tiring aspects of raising a child with autism is the sleep deprivation. Research suggests that sleep disorders are more common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is estimated that anywhere from 40 to 80...