Sleep Efficiency

05/09/2021

Sleep studies are more important now than ever, and with our recent investments we are pleased to announce our service is open to anyone in Ontario. If you have a moment please write us a review to help spread the word and help everyone get a great nights sleep!

Sleep studies are more important now than ever, and with our recent investments we are pleased to announce our service is open to anyone in Ontario. If you have a moment please write us a review to help spread the word and help everyone get a great nights sleep!

10/24/2020

10/09/2020

The power of the nap

Who is going to enjoy a nap this long weekend ?

Andrew Holmes from Sleep Efficiency talks about the art of napping on CTV Morning Live

10/06/2020

The Best Sleep Products of 2020

The Best Sleep Products of 2020

Experts share tips the five big factors of your sleep environment—light, sound, air, mattress, and bedding.

10/02/2020

Sleep Guidelines and Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Sleep Foundation

Sleep empowers an effective immune system.

The novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has brought the world into uncharted waters. Whole countries are on lockdown, the economy has ground to a

09/04/2020

Take a sleep test at home

A sleep test in the comfort of your own home, reviewed and interpreted by a Respirologist.

Andrew Holmes and Emily Westwell of Sleep Efficiency show CTV Morning Live how you can test for sleep apnea in your own bed

08/28/2020

Bizarre dreams and bad sleep: Sleep experts say the pandemic could be a factor

Thank you 1310 NEWS for the interview.

OTTAWA – If you’ve had sleepless nights and bizarre dreams, even more so than normal recently, you’re not alone and it could be due to the pandemic. Stress from the pandemic is causing some people to experience acute insomnia or ‘COVID insomnia’, according to sleep expert Andrew Holmes, ow...

08/16/2020

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08/08/2020

Dealing 'COVID-somnia'

Thank you CTV News for the segment on transient insomnia.

Owner of Sleep Efficiency Andrew Holmes joins us with more on the influx of people reporting having trouble sleeping during the pandemic.

07/12/2020

Sleep Efficiency

We are reopening our doors July 27th with a safe curb side pick up approach to home-based sleep apnea testing.

Sleep Efficiency is an Ottawa-based sleep health service that offers take-home sleep tests to identify obstructive sleep apnea.

05/13/2020

Having trouble sleeping during the COVID-19 lock-down? - 580 CFRA - Omny.fm

Always a pleasure speaking with 580 CFRA. Discussions surrounding sleep routines for kids, during a time with no set-schedule.

Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency Inc. joined The Morning Rush.

04/29/2020

Seven Tips to Get Your Sleep Cycle Back on Track During Lockdown

Simple and effective.

Life has changed dramatically for many of us, with our usual daily routine – including commutes, meal times, and the amount of time we spend outside – being altered because of self isolation.

04/15/2020

Healthy Sleep During A Pandemic

Thank you CTV Ottawa Morning Live. Some good discussions surrounding the importance of sleep during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Founder of Sleep Efficiency Andrew Holmes shares tips for getting a good night's sleep despite feeling anxious and stressed.

03/27/2020

Pandemic Sleep Advice Straight from Sleep Researchers

Quality sleep keeps your immune system strong.

In the age of coronavirus, sleep is more important — and more elusive — than ever. Sleep researchers are here to help.

03/05/2020

How to prep yourself for daylight saving time - 580 CFRA - Omny.fm

Great chat with Matt Harris on 580 CFRA discussing daylight saving tips.

Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency joins CFRA Live with host Matt Harris

02/28/2020

Be a 'Sleeping Beauty' for the health of your heart and brain

Some good takeaways in this one.

Leading Cardiologist Orders 'Lights Out' For Healthy Life, Heart & Mind.

01/08/2020

LISTEN NOW: How many hours of sleep do you really need?

Great discussion with Matt Harris on 580 CFRA today. Make sure you are getting quantity & quality sleep by sticking to a schedule.

An American mom has gone viral after an appearance on Good Morning America about how she’s abandoned “bedtime” with her children. Andrew Holmes, a Senior Sleep Technologist at Queensway Carleton Hospital, joins Matt Harris on CFRA Live to talk all things sleep.

01/01/2020

New Year’s Resolutions for the Sleepiest Day of the Year—And Beyond - Sleep Review

Happy New Year !

New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year, according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey results of 2,003 US adults.

12/26/2019

New Year Sleep Tips

Start the new year well rested.

Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency shows CTV Morning Live how getting more sleep should be a resolution

11/23/2019

Endy Blog — 5 Reasons Athletes Should Sleep More

Some good info in this blog on sleep and athletic performance I wrote for Endy

Andrew Holmes, Founder of Sleep Efficiency and sleep consultant of the Ottawa Senators, shares 5 areas athletes benefit most from sleep.

11/09/2019

The power of the nap

Who doesn’t love a good nap ?

Andrew Holmes from Sleep Efficiency talks about the art of napping on CTV Morning Live

11/01/2019

Daylight Saving Time & Sleep

Short and sweet tonight on CTV Ottawa evening news.

Sleep expert Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency shares tips on how to adjust to the time change.

10/28/2019

BCS – Why Quebec might consider covering all financial costs associated with sleep apnea

Great chat with @BillCarroll on the Evan Solomon show today.

The province of Quebec could be looking at covering all costs associated with sleep apnea. Just how bad are these affects, and is Quebec making a good decision? Andrew Holmes, the founder of Sleep Efficiency Incorporated, joins the Bill Carroll Show.

10/27/2019

Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices

Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices

(Reuters Health) – Parents are more likely to follow safe infant sleep practices when doctors tell them clearly what to do and what to avoid, to minimize the chances of babies getting injured…

09/07/2019

Sleeping Too Much—or Too Little⁠—Boosts Heart Attack Risk - Sleep Review

Did you know?

Even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease, skimping on sleep⁠ — or getting too much of it ⁠— can boost your risk of heart attack, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly a half-million people.

08/24/2019

Sleep 101

Thanks to CTV Ottawa Morning Live. Check out these back to school sleep tips.

Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency talks about getting a good sleep at university on CTV Morning Live

07/26/2019

Science of sleep apps

Always a great way to finish the work week. CTV Ottawa Morning Live

Andrew Holmes of Sleep Efficiency tells CTV Morning Live if sleep apps work.

07/23/2019

More Than 936 Million Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Worldwide - Sleep Review

Scary numbers...sometimes it’s more than a snore.

More than 936 million people have obstructive sleep apnea—the disorder’s first prevalence update in more than a decade—according to The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

06/28/2019

Safety Bureau: Pilot Awake for 24 Hours Before Overshooting Destination - Sleep Review

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The Piper PA-31-350 aircraft had reached top of descent into King Island, Australia, when the pilot, who was the only person on board, started to feel tired and fell asleep.

06/11/2019

WE THE NORTH !

06/02/2019

CTV Morning Live: Don't Hit that Snooze Button

How many of you hit the snooze button? Here's why you shouldn't...

Sleep consultant Andrew Holmes talks about why we should not hit that snooze button.

05/22/2019

Try a take-home sleep apnea test and starting sleeping better tonight. Visit www.sleepefficiency.ca and book your appointment today.

04/09/2019

Experts warn of risks of taking melatonin to help you sleep

Short term and for specific circumstances.

Many people with trouble sleeping turn to melatonin, but experts say the unregulated, over-the-counter supplement comes with risks of its own.

04/05/2019

Babies and sleep

Fun time as always on CTV Ottawa Morning Live today.

Andrew Holmes from Sleep Efficiency speaks with CTV Morning Live about getting new parents some decent shut-eye

03/30/2019

​Millions of Canadians are at risk of sleep apnea — here's why so few realize it | CBC News

Check out this CBC News: The National article on sleep apnea, featuring our company. Try a take home sleep test and start sleeping better tonight.

One in three Canadians sleep less than the recommended seven to nine hours per night. The culprit could be too much screen time, stress or caffeine, but few Canadians realize their daytime doziness may be directly caused by a condition called sleep apnea that can have serious health ramifications.