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Press Releases
Sleep Expert Advises Don’t Blame the Bird For Your Holiday Sleepiness
For many of us it’s become a tradition: dozing off after indulging in a Thanksgiving feast and turkeys are often blamed. But it’s not always the turkey’s fault.
Sleep Expert Shares Insight During Drowsy Driving Prevention Week 2015
In an effort to save lives and reduce crashes, the National Sleep Foundation has declared November 1-8 to be Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Studies show that sleepiness can impair driving as much or even more than alcohol.
How Homer Simpson Could Help Your Sleep – Sleep Expert Weighs in on Homer’s Narcolepsy Diagnosis
Now we know it’s not just the beer that causes Homer to doze off. During the season premiere of The Simpsons, he was diagnosed with narcolepsy. And, Homer isn’t alone. It’s estimated one in 2,000 people have the disorder, which causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
Phoenix Sleep Expert Shares Her Insomnia Struggles, Advice
(PHOENIX, AZ,) – We’ve all been there at some point. Lying in bed unable to fall asleep, waking up several times during the night, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep. If you’re lucky it doesn’t last long. But, for millions of Americans,...
Getting Kids Back on Track For School – Sleep Expert Advice on Adjusting Sleep Schedules
(PHOENIX, AZ,) –With a new school year fast approaching, now is the time to start adjusting children’s sleep schedules. Kids who don’t get enough sleep can have trouble learning and paying attention. You can help lay the groundwork for success by following...
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Life’s Essential 8
Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems. Read more here....
Why Can’t We Disconnect?
Recently, Ariana Huffington of the Huffington post conducted a survey about "disconnecting" at night - meaning: power down, devices off. Lauri Leadley was asked to contribute to the subsequent article - read it here!
Weed & Sleep
Are you a fan of marijuana and also value a restful night’s sleep? Well, unfortunately, you might not be able to have the best of both worlds. While it might make you feel tired and relaxed in the moment, smoking pot or trying it out in any other forms before bed...
GAME ON! Pokémon Sleep!
The game shouldn’t be played at night.
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...
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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