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How does caffeine affect sleep?

For some reason, a classic Folgers jingle keeps playing in my mind as I write this blog post. You know... I'm talking about the one that...

Thank goodness for the "fall back" time change

Or why that extra hour of sleep is so good for you! It's now becoming general knowledge that the time change in spring, or the springing...

Is it better for your sleep to have a partner or not in bed?

Well, it seems that it really depends upon who that partner is. According to a study by Fuentes et al. (2022), at the University of...

"Changing your chronotype is like changing your hair" - Mayra Carlos Lazo, MD

Do you think you can change from being a night owl to a morning lark? Do you think a morning lark can change into a night owl? Well,...

Why is sleep important for cognitive health?

Growing up, it is likely that you would have heard your teachers say, "Make sure to sleep well," on the night before an exam. In fact,...

Sleep Coaching Testimonial:

Oscar"KaBoom" Rivas, World Bridgerweight Boxing Champion says, "Merci" Last year, our team, specifically Dr. Mayra Carlos Lazo, coached...

Are Night Owls Lazy and Unambitious?

I think it's time to put to rest a stereotype, the one of the lazy night owl. In fact, in comparison to morning larks, night owls tend to...

Are You a Fake Night Owl?

Night owls are a very specific "breed", and many myths exist about them. One of the biggest myths out there is that being a night owl is...

7 Work-From-Home Tips to Support Productivity and Sleep

Earlier this year, I wrote about how working from home has been a really good thing for many night owls, many of whom are sleeping a...

What Should Be the Default "Standard" Time?

Have you heard about the discussion on doing away with our annual springing forward to daylight savings time (DST) and falling back to...