Author: Abby McCoy
Abby McCoy
About Author
Abby McCoy is an RN of 16 years who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management. She has practiced nursing all over the world from San Fransisco, CA to Tharaka, Kenya. Abby loves spending time with her husband, four kids, and their cat named Cat.
About Sleepopolis
Sleepopolis is a property dedicated to helping people around the world get a better night’s sleep. We cover a wide range of sleep and recovery topics, including in-depth reviews on mattresses and other sleep products, sleep industry news and events, and research-focused content on sleep science and wellbeing (which we call Sleep Education). Our goal is to help readers make better, more informed decisions regarding their sleep and rest.
Our writers specialize in sleep topics, and the majority of our reviews focus on their in-person experiences with and testing of products. In order to promote accuracy in our content, Sleepopolis features a robust Expert Network to help verify much of the content you see on the site, including both reviews and Sleep Education. This network consists of board-certified physicians, physical therapists, other medical professionals, researchers, and innovators in the sleep space. Content that has been expert verified is indicated with a blue checkmark at the top of those pages. We also work to keep our content up-to-date and indicate the day of the most recent editorial updates at the top of our articles.
Latest By Abby McCoy
News
- Exclusive Survey Reveals How People Feel About a 4-Day Work Week — and How Much Extra Sleep They’d Get
- How Those With Sleep Apnea Can Approach The “Drowsy Driving” Dilemma
- Why the Trendy Mediterranean Diet Might Be Extra Helpful With Sleep
- Yes, It Is Possible to Take a Nap Every Day — This Busy Businesswoman Proves It
- The Effects of Daylight Saving Time for People With Bipolar Disorder
- We Know the Pandemic Had a Catastrophic Effect on Teens — But What About Their Sleep Habits?
- What to Know About the Rise of Nighttime Melatonin and CBD Use Among Teens
- Can Certain Scents Improve Your Memory While You Sleep? One Study Says They Can
- New Poll Shows Women Are Much More Sensitive to Sleep Temperature Than Men
- New Study Suggests Probiotics Can Improve Sleep and Energy — Here’s What Doctors Say
- The Surprising New Link Between Daytime Naps and Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Sleep Education
- How Does Cortisol Affect Sleep?
- SIDS Statistics and Facts
- Emotional Health and Sleep: Mindful Strategies to Support Kids
- Health Benefits of Sleep
- How To Stop Drooling In Your Sleep
- How To Stop Snoring
- Millennial Sleep Habits and Tips For Better Rest
- Here’s What You Need To Know About Drinking Water Before Bed (Without Midnight Bathroom Runs!)
- Is Eating Before Bed Bad? It’s Complicated.
- Does Sleep Help With A Hangover? We Have The Answer.
- The Hypnagogic State: A Dream World for Getting Things Done
- Kleine-Levin Syndrome (Sleeping Beauty Syndrome)
- Bipolar Disorder: Seasons and Sleep
- Sleeping Pills
- Weight and Sleep Apnea: What Does the Research Say?
- Wondering Why You’re Tired After 8 Hours Of Sleep? Here’s Why — Plus What To Do.
- Epilepsy and Sleep
- ADHD and Sleep – Comprehensive Guide, Expert Verified
- What You Need to Know About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sleep
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Why Are Allergies Worse At Night?
- Excessive Sleepiness: Everything You Need To Know
- The Ultimate Guide to Colored Noise
- Oversleeping: Here’s What You Need To Know
- How To Wake Yourself Up
- Is Seven Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What the Experts Say.
- What Really Causes Night Sweats in Men
- What’s Behind Those Morning Headaches and How to Fix Them
- Is Six Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What The Experts Say.
- The Complete Guide to Hydration and Sleep
- How to Stop Sleep Talking
- Talking In Your Sleep: Causes and Prevention For Sleep Talking
- Sleep Apnea And Memory Loss
- The Best Sleeping Positions For Breathing Problems
- Depression and Sleep: Understanding the Relationship
- Beating Travel Insomnia: A Traveler’s Guide to Better Sleep
- The Ultimate Guide to Menopause and Sleep
- A Guide to Sleep and Heart Health
- Should You Try Sleeping Naked? Here’s the Truth
- The Benefits of Acupuncture for Sleep
- Manage Stress for Better Sleep
- A Guide to Fibromyalgia and Sleep
- How to Sleep with Scoliosis
- Simple Mouth and Throat Exercises to Stop Snoring
- The Real Link Between Mental Health and Sleep
- Stimulus Control Therapy
- Sleep Apnea Causes and Treatments
- The Ultimate Guide To Sleep Hygiene
- How Sleep Changes As We Age
- Nightmares in Adults: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
- Types of Insomnia — Causes and Treatments
- Insomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
- Thermoregulation During Sleep: How Room and Body Temperature Affects Your Rest Quality
- Millionaire Sleep Habits: Do They Make All The Difference?
- Teens and Sleep: How Much They Really Need (And Why It’s So Important)
- Snoring: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
- PTSD and Sleep
- Night Terrors Resource Guide
- A Guide For How To Interpret Dreams
- Sleep Disorders: Typical Causes and Information
- Sleep Disorders in Children