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Press Releases

These 3 Common Sleep Aids Actually Do More Harm Than Good!

If you dread going to bed at night because you know you’ll spend more time tossing and turning than actually sleeping, you are not alone. 

“Many people turn to common sleep aids to try to get to sleep, but according to Lauri Leadley, sleep expert, and President of Valley Sleep Center,  “The common sleep aids that most of us turn to can be actually be doing us more harm than good!” 

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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...

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Cooling Mattress Toppers

Cooling Mattress Toppers

We live in Phoenix.  It's hotter than blazes in the summer and we all know that anything we can do to cool down while we're heading to nighty night is a welcomed idea! We recently had the opportunity to be sourced and quoted in this article entitled Cooling Mattress...

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What Causes Insomnia in Women?

What Causes Insomnia in Women?

If you ask five people what their insomnia looks like, you might get five different answers. Insomnia can look like the inability to fall asleep or waking too early. It can look like the inability to stay asleep or not getting enough quality sleep. It can be acute,...

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Atrial Fibrillation & Sleep

Atrial Fibrillation & Sleep

Atrial Fibrillation Did you know that atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea are connected? It is estimated that half of the patients with AFib also have sleep apnea. And patients with sleep apnea have four times the risk of developing AFib. Sleep deprivation puts people...

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Media Appearances

Media Appearances

2021

November 13, 2021 – How to Nap Like A Pro (Discover Magazine)

November 12, 2021 – 5 Ways to Better Manage Anxiety—and Get Better Sleep in the Process (FitBit)

November 10, 2021 – Laying It Bare…Sleep Experts Reveal the Benefits of Sleeping Naked (My Panda Life)

November 8, 2021 – The One Thing This Sleep Doctor Is Gifting Everyone This Year (The Healthy)

November 1, 2021 – Do You Have Narcolepsy and Not Even Know It? (saatva: Sleep Enlightened)

October 27, 2021 – These Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Avoid Waking Up With Aches and Pains—or Worse, an Injury (Real Simple)

October 19, 2021 – Your Sleep Needs Change as You Age: Here’s What You Need to Know (Healthline)

September 23, 2021 – How to Transition Your Sleep Routine from Summer to Fall (FitBit)

September 13, 2021 – 9 Expert Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Rest While Traveling (Go World Travel)

September 3, 2021 – How Does Your Menstrual Cycle Affect Your Sleep? (SleepNumber)

August 6, 2021 – Largest Phoenix-Area Family-Owned Businesses (Phoenix Business Journal)

July 30, 2021 – What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? (InStyle)

June 25, 2021 – Mattress Buying Mistakes To Watch Out For (Sleepare)

June 19, 2021 – Major Recall of CPAP Machines (Good Morning Arizona)

June 13, 2021 – Judgement with Ashleigh Banfield Arizona vs. Scott Falater (CourtTV)

May 19, 2021 – How To Improve Sleep Quality (AZ Big Media)

May 1, 2021 – What were the most significant moves you made to strengthen and grow your business over this past year? (InBusiness Phoenix)

April 16, 2021 – Flight Night? Sleep Tight (Business Traveler)

March 27, 2021 – Weird things That Happen In Your Sleep (MyFitnessPal)

March 18, 2021 – The Stuff COVID Dreams are Made of (Brain Injury Alliance Arizona)

March 12, 2021 – 7 Items you Need for Better Sleep (Nutritious Life)

March 3, 2021 – 3 Gadgets to Silence Snoring (The List)

February 26, 2021 – This Woman Is Going Viral On TikTok for Her Hilarious Sleepwalking Videos (Shape Magazine)

February 26, 2021 – This Woman Is Going Viral On TikTok for Her Hilarious Sleepwalking Videos (msn)

February 26, 2021 – This Woman Is Going Viral On TikTok for Her Hilarious Sleepwalking Videos (Yahoo! Life)

February 18, 2021 – How to Calm your Mind at Night (Nutritious Life)

February 17, 2021 – New Tongue Strengthening Device May Help People with Snoring Difficulties (Healthline)

January 1, 2021 – More People Are Having Trouble Sleeping. Arizona Researchers Are Trying To Understand The Role Of Insomnia During The Pandemic (KJZZ)

2020

January 1, 2021 – More People Are Having Trouble Sleeping. Arizona Researchers Are Trying To Understand The Role Of Insomnia During The Pandemic (KJZZ)

December 22, 2020 – Trouble Sleeping this Year? You’re Not Alone, Arizona Researchers Say (Tucson Sentinel)

December 22, 2020 – Trouble Sleeping this Year? You’re Not Alone, Arizona Researchers Say (KOLD 13 News Tucson)

December 22, 2020 – Trouble Sleeping this Year? You’re Not Alone, Arizona Researchers Say (Cronkite News)

December 15, 2020 – The Sleepwalker Murderer (True Crime Arizona)

December 11, 2020 – Business for Breakfast (Money Radio 1510AM)

November 19, 2020 – True Crime: The sleepwalking killer in Arizona who murdered his wife (Film Daily)

November 16, 2020 – The Sleepwalking Murderer in Phoenix (Sleep Review)

November 13, 2020 – True Crime Arizona – The Sleepwalking Murderer (AZ Family)

October Issue – Experts Offer Tips for Quality Sleep (North Central News)

September Issue – How to *actually* sleep with your partner (Cosmopolitan)

August 28, 2020 – Business Briefcase – Valley Sleep Center Opens Goodyear Location (West Valley View)

August 28, 2020 – Largest Phoenix-Area Women-Owned Businesses (Phoenix Business Journal)

August 14, 2020 – Largest Phoenix-Area Family-Owned Businesses (Phoenix Business Journal)

August 4, 2020 – Dozing in the Desert – Tips for Summer Sleeping (Fabulous Arizona)

August 2, 2020 – Valley Sleep Center to open sixth location in Goodyear (Goodyear Independent)

July 28, 2020 – 18 Rules That Will Help You Fall Asleep So Much Faster (Cosmopolitan)

July 9, 2020 – Do you Think Sleep is Easy? (Life Happens with Dr. Duffy McMahon and Rob Cote Podcast)

June 27, 2020 – How to Wear a Face Mask (Arizona’s Family)

May 7, 2020 – Sleepless in Scottsdale: Sleep Apnea and Self-Isolation (Scottsdale Woman)

April 20, 2020 – Mesa sleep expert says many people experiencing vivid dreams during pandemic (Arizona’s Family)

April 7, 2020 – How To Sleep Better If Coronavirus Anxiety Is Keeping You Awake (Huffington Post)

March 27, 2020 – Pandemic Panic? Try Sleeping Through it (Arizona Foothills)

2016

June 20, 2016 – Is It Better to Sleep Twice a Day or Just One (Fox 10 Phoenix)

February 18, 2016: – Sleeping on the Job? Some Employers want you to.   (3TV Phoenix)

2015

November 6, 2015 – Valley Sleep Center ABC 15 Commercial

November 5, 2015 – Sleep and Lack of It (Newsladies.net) (Teaser)

November 2, 2015 – Holidays Can Run You Down, Ruin Your Sleep (AZ Central.com)

October 5, 2015 – Most Everyone Experiences Insomnia at Times (AZ Central.com)

September 2, 2015 – Say No to These 3 Things for a Better Night’s Sleep(AZ Central.com)

July 22, 2015 – How to Get a Better Night’s Rest (Rachael Ray)

June 29, 2015 – How to Stay Cool and Sleep Better During the Summer(AZ Central.com)

June 5, 2015 – 5 Sleep Myths You Can Consider Busted (AZ Central.com)

April 24, 2015 – Short Naps Can Improve Performance (The Arizona Republic)

2014 and earlier

April 9, 2014 – Sleep Tips to Combat the Heat (92.3 KTAR FM)

Dec 2, 2013 – Health Experts Warn of “Email Apnea” on Cyber Monday (CBS 5)

Nov 24, 2013 – ASU Spirit of Enterprise Winners Honored (Phoenix Business Journal)

Nov 21, 2013 – Overweight Truckers Should be Screened for Sleep Apnea (92.3 KTAR FM)

Aug 30, 2012 – Use Your 5 Senses to Get a Better Night’s Sleep (ABC 15 Phoenix)

Feb 16, 2012 – Introducing Our Top 25 Women in Business (Phoenix Business Journal

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