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Press Releases
Valley Sleep Center Now Offering Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea Treatment
Oral appliances for sleep apnea repositions the jaw, so that the airway doesn’t collapse during sleep. While it does not work for everyone, Valley Sleep Center has the technology that allows us to predict who will likely benefit, prior to making the oral appliance.
Carrie Fisher’s Autopsy Reveals Sleep Apnea as a Cause of Death What Women Need to Know About the Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report was released this week revealing sleep apnea, along with a cocktail of various drugs, as a cause of her death. It was also noted that Fisher suffered from atherosclerotic heart disease.
While Fisher’s drug use has been the focus of news reports, the dangers of sleep apnea should not be discounted.
No Air Conditioning? Here’s Some Cool Technology to Help You Sleep on Hot Summer Nights
“Our bodies cool down naturally when it’s time for us to go to sleep,” says Lauri Leadley, Clinical Sleep Educator and President of Valley Sleep Center.
What Women Need to Know About the Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Follow These 4 Sleep Expert Tips to Avoid Daytime Sleepiness
One in three Americans are making a significant lifestyle choice that affects their long-term wellness and has a big impact on their relationships, work productivity, and every aspect of their lives. The solution to this epidemic is not found at the gym, the health food store, or in the number of candy bars consumed every day. The answer lies in your bedroom.
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The Science Behind Sleep Apps
At this point, it’s almost common knowledge that most people don’t get enough sleep. The Cliff Notes are: one in three U.S. adults aren’t catching their 40 winks regularly. (1) And while getting by on less sleep used to be a badge of honor, it looks like people are done with turning a blind eye to the problem. A 2023 Sleepopolis survey revealed that 61.7 percent of respondents cared more about sleep than they did in previous years. And while a majority of people (92.6 percent) wanted to improve their sleep quality, only 53.7 percent said they knew how.
Journey to Nox: How one woman built a sleep medicine practice
In 1990, Leadley had the innovative idea to bring oximetry into patient’s homes when she launched Valley Oximetry, a business that worked with area physicians.
What is Sleep Paralysis?
Maisie Williams Describes, In Detail, What Sleep Paralysis Felt Like While Filming New Apple Show
Guest Bedroom Essentials
When it comes to planning out a guest bedroom, it is easy to pick out the basics – a bed, some storage, and good lighting, and leave it at that.
The Drink that is to Blame!
College students might be familiar with an all too common pattern of late nights, early classes, draining study sessions, and the stressful pressures of impending deadlines and exams. It’s no wonder that many tend to turn to energy drinks as a source of fuel to get...
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
2018
July 11, 2018 – The science of Napping – What is the Length of the Perfect Nap? (Fox10 Phoenix)
2017
July 27, 2017 – Losing Patients to High Deductible Insurance Plans? Third-Party Patient Financing Gives People with Sleep Disorders More Time to Pay (The Lending Club)
July 11th, 2017 – How Technology is Improving our Slumber (Fox10 Phoenix)
March 31, 2017 – Sleep Deprivation and the Student Brain (Cronkite News)
2016
February 18, 2016: – Sleeping on the Job? Some Employers want you to. (3TV Phoenix)
2015
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
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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