Author: Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein
About Author
Sharon Brandwein is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and a freelance writer. She specializes in health and beauty, parenting, and of course, all things sleep. Sharon’s work has also appeared on ABC News, USAToday, and Forbes. When she’s not busy writing, you might find her somewhere curating a wardrobe for her puppy.
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 Sharon Brandwein
Industry News
News
- Pediatrician Makes Waves With Early Bedtimes In Viral TikTok Video
- Same Bedroom, Different Schedule? Experts Share Their Top Tips
- How to Share a Bed With Anyone (Cats, Dogs, Babies, Partners, Siblings, and Spouses)
- All the Pros and Cons of Sleeping Alone
- These Are the Best Exercises to Do Right Before Bed, According to New Research
- Why the Army Is Changing Its Sleep Regulations For Soldiers
- What Happens When Sleep Apnea Occurs During REM Sleep, and Why Women Are Affected More
- The Famous “Wait to Caffeinate” Rule Popular Among Podcasters Might Be More Controversial Than We Thought
- Could a Foot Massage Before Bed Significantly Improve Your Sleep?
- What Are the 4 Sleep Phenotypes, and How Can Yours Impact Your Long-Term Health?
- New Research Explains the Science Behind Meditation Apps and Why They Work So Well
- New Research Reveals Just How Badly Alcohol Affects Your Brain While You Sleep
- The Newest Non-CPAP Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea in 2024
- New Survey: How Often Do People Really Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
- The Data Behind Childhood Bed Poverty Is Dire — But There’s Hope Between the Lines
- What Social Media Scrolling Does to Teenagers’ Brains Before Bed
- What’s Really Keeping Teenagers Up at Night? Our New Survey Reveals More Than Answers
- Apple Watches Can Now Measure How Much Daylight You’re Getting — and Make Recommendations
- Have You Heard the Halloween Myth About Never Sleeping With an Empty Chair In Your Bedroom…?
- Babies Will Change Your Life, But Did You Know They Can Change Your Sleep Chronotpye, Too?
- A Deep Dive Into Just How Badly the CPAP Machine Recalls Negatively Affected Doctors’ Mental Health
- Are Extracurriculars to Blame For Kids’ Poor Sleep Schedules? Parents Seem to Think So
- How Sleep Apnea and Snoring During Pregnancy Might Affect Newborns’ Health: New Research
- The Surprising Reason You Might Want to Paint Your Bedroom Walls Gray
- This Entrepreneur’s Snoring Nearly Ended His Marriage, But Mouth Tape Came to the Rescue
- Recall Alert: The Wildly Popular Boppy Lounger Pillow Linked to 10 Infant Deaths
- Elon Musk Asked the Twittersphere for Sleep Advice, and Twitter Delivered
- New Study Shows How Certain Changes to Your Diet Could Help You Go to Bed (and Wake Up) Earlier
- There May Be Much More Melatonin in Your Sleep Gummies Than the Labels Say: Here’s What to Know
- 4 Benefits of Using a Sleep Mask That Have Nothing to Do With Sleep
- Why I Started a Sleep Podcast for Women With (Sometimes Scary) Symptoms Like Mine
- I Had Sleep Apnea For Almost 30 Years: The Inspire Implant Has Been Life-Changing
- Say Hello to Brooklyn Bedding’s First GOTS-Certified Mattress — Here’s Exactly What That Means
- Does Sleeping On One Side of Your Face Cause Wrinkles? Here’s What the Experts Say
- How The Founder Of Ettitude Is Trying To Revolutionize the Bedding Industry
- Not Into Lavender for Better Sleep? Try Vanilla Instead
- Can the Silvi Silk Pillowcase Really Clear Up Your Acne While You Sleep?
- Lee Hadwin: What It’s Like to Draw While I’m Completely Asleep
- TikTok Wants to Help You Get Better Sleep – But Will It Work?
- Meet the TikTok Influencers Making Money for Livestreaming Their Sleep
- Does This Viral French Baby Sleep Hack Really Work?
- Later School Start Times In California Seems To Be Working As Expected
- A Brief History of Daylight Saving Time
- Daylight Saving Time Is About To End: Here’s What To Expect With Your Sleep
- New Warning Issued for Melatonin Use For Kids
- It’s World Narcolepsy Day. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
- A Revolutionary Device For Treating Sleep Apnea Is Headed For IPO
- New Mattress Safety Standards Went Into Effect: Here’s What You Need To Know
- Mouth Taping Is The Latest TikTok Sleep Trend That Experts Are Warning Against
- TV at Bedtime Leads to Less Sleep and Behavioral Issues
- These Cute Jumping Spiders May Sleep and Dream Just Like Us
- Will This Week’s Perseid Meteor Showers (or Full Moon) Mess With Your Sleep?
- Grab Your PJs; Casper Wants To Hire You To Sleep On Their Mattress…In Public
- Gen Z and Millennials Prone to ‘Sunday Scaries’
- Why Last Night’s Supermoon Probably Wrecked Your Sleep
- Air New Zealand To Offer Rentable Sleep Pods
- FDA Fast Tracks Drug Combo for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- The Tiny Mites That Mate On Your Skin Are Facing a Huge Problem
- Later School Start Times Catching On Across the Nation
Other News
Sleep Education
- Mouth Tape For Sleep: How Does It Work and Is It Safe?
- Holiday Stress Survey 2024
- Creating A Relaxing Bedtime Routine For Better Sleep
- Daylight Saving Time Is About To End: Here’s What To Expect With Your Sleep
- Tips For Better Sleep
- Your Guide To Sleeping With A Weighted Blanket
- The Best Temperature for Sleep
- Your Complete Guide To Deep Sleep
- Social Media and Sleep
- Everything You Need to Know About Daylight Saving Time
- 10 Sleep Trends for 2024: Separating Fads from Science
- Nocturnal Asthma
- Sleep Myths Debunked
- Here’s What You Need To Know About Pulling All Nighters
- Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
- Swaddling: Here’s What You Need To Know
- Bedroom Design Ideas For Kids That Actually Promote Sleep
- Sleep Statistics and Facts
- The Scandinavian Sleep Method: How To Sleep Like A Viking:
- Athletes And Sleep
- How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
- A Comprehensive Guide to Narcolepsy
- Is Five Hours Of Sleep Enough? Here’s What The Experts Say.
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
- Here’s Why You’re Waking Up Tired — Plus What To Do About It
- Reasons You Can’t Sleep And What To Do About It.
- Summer Sleep Routine for Kids
- Sleeping With Socks On — Should You Do It?
- The Dolphin Chronotype’s Ultimate Guide
- The Lion Chronotype’s Ultimate Guide
- The Bear Chronotype’s Ultimate Guide
- The Wolf Chronotype’s Ultimate Guide
- How Sleep Reduces Stress
- Sleep in Alaska: How Sleep Changes During a Solstice
- Chronotypes: Understanding Types & Impact on Sleep
- Everything You Need To Know About Sleep Inertia
- Here’s The Definitive Best Humidity Level For Sleeping
- How To Deal With Night Sweats
- The Best Sleeping Position For Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- The Complete Guide To Light And Sleep
- The Best Sleep Positions For Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Paralysis: Signs, Symptoms, And Treatment
- What Causes Insomnia In Women?
- How Sleep Disorders Affect Men And Women Differently
- Sleep and Aging
- The Relationship Between Trauma, Sleep, And Dreams
- The Ultimate Guide To Sleep Training Older Kids
- What Is Sleep Anxiety?
- What To Do When You Didn’t Sleep All Night
- Sleep Myths: Dream Catchers
- The Relationship Between Dreams And Memories
- Written In The Stars: The Story Of Andromeda The Constellation
- Everything You Need to Know About CPAP Devices
- How The Moon Cycles Affect Sleep
- The Ultimate Guide For Sleeping As A Couple
- How To Prevent Dry Mouth At Night
- Everything You Need To Know About Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
- The Ultimate Guide to Different Parasomnias
- How To Tell If You Got A Good Night’s Sleep
- The Side Effects Of Sleep Deprivation
- What Is Orthosomnia?
- Everything You Need to Know About REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Tinnitus and Sleep
- Sleep Myths: The Wendigo
- A Comprehensive Guide To Babies And Sleep
- Why Does Coffee Make Me Tired? We Have the Answer and Solution
- How Micronutrients, Vitamins and Minerals Affect Sleep
- Fighting Sleep Deprivation as New Parents
- Can You Sleep With a Tampon In?
- Addicted to Scrolling: TikTok and Sleep
- Meditation and Tai Chi For Sleep: Your Guide to Relaxation
- The Science Behind Meditation for Sleep
- Does White Noise Help You Sleep?
- Alcohol and Sleep
- The Ultimate Guide to Napping
- REM Sleep: Everything You Need To Know
- How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
- Can The Circadian Rhythm Be Changed?
- Early Birds vs. Night Owls
- The Purpose of Dreams
- The Complete Guide to Circadian Rhythm
- Lucid Dreams: What They Are and How to Experience Them
- What Are Dreams?
- The Sleep Stages: Your Brain’s REM and NREM Sleep Cycle
- Why Do We Need Sleep?
- Sleep Remedies – Does Lavender For Sleep Work?
- Leg Cramps At Night: Causes and Solutions
- Benefits Of Using A Humidifier in Winter
- The Benefits of Napping
- Expert-Recommended Bedtime Stories for Kids
Sleep Research
- TV at Bedtime Leads to Less Sleep and Behavioral Issues
- These Cute Jumping Spiders May Sleep and Dream Just Like Us
- Will This Week’s Perseid Meteor Showers (or Full Moon) Mess With Your Sleep?
- Gen Z and Millennials Prone to ‘Sunday Scaries’
- Why Last Night’s Supermoon Probably Wrecked Your Sleep
- FDA Fast Tracks Drug Combo for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- The Tiny Mites That Mate On Your Skin Are Facing a Huge Problem
- Later School Start Times Catching On Across the Nation