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Abby McCoy

I am an RN of 16 years who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management. I am a married mother of 4 and love the circus that is my home! I have family all over the world and we love to travel as much as possible.

I have written for publications like Everyday Health, Remedy Health Media, Health Central, and LoveToKnow Media. I am passionate about health education and love using my experience and knowledge in my writing.

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  • Everyday Health
    59 articles
  • Sleepopolis
    44 articles
  • Linkwell Health
    8 articles
  • Next Avenue
    4 articles
  • momcozy
    2 articles
  • HealthCentral
    2 articles
  • Mumsnet
    1 article

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  • —Everyday Health
  • Bristol Stool Chart: How to Know if Your Poop Is Healthy
    27 May—Everyday Health
    You may not always peek into the toilet after you’ve used it, but the appearance of your poop can tell you a lot about your bowel health. No one type of poop is the gold standard — normal bowel movements can come in plenty of shapes and sizes. “Stool consistencies and frequency may normally vary based on ingestion, hydration, stress, and medications,” says Adrienna Jirik, MD, a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. A bowel movement’s texture, color, and consistency can point to...
  • How Can Drinking Alcohol Affect Ulcerative Colitis?
    27 May—Everyday Health
    If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you probably have a good idea of what foods and drinks to avoid to keep your symptoms at bay. But where does alcohol fit into that mix? How alcohol affects people with UC varies from person to person. Research shows many people with UC steer clear of alcohol because they feel it worsens their symptoms and could even lead to a flare. It’s important to know how alcohol and UC interact and whether it’s safe to drink with this condition. How Alcohol Affects...
  • Can You Drink Alcohol With Crohn’s Disease?
    21 May—Everyday Health
    If you have Crohn’s disease, you may hesitate before you pour a glass of wine or crack open a beer. Will drinking alcohol upset your symptoms, cause a flare, or make one worse? The answer depends on a few factors, but Crohn’s disease and alcohol often don’t mix well. Research shows alcohol is the most-avoided beverage among people with Crohn’s, but some studies have found not all of these beverages cause the same amount of harm. How they affect Crohn’s symptoms may vary from person to...
  • Sleepmaxxing Explained: A Fad or a Fix for Sleepless Nights
    22 Apr—Next Avenue
    Can you remember your last good, long night of sleep? As we age, our sleep quality can dwindle. If it's been a while since you slept well, you may be searching for tips on how to rediscover that elusive rest. Recently, a new sleep remedy has surged in popularity: sleepmaxxing. Sleepmaxxing describes a new health craze that puts extra focus on a long list of techniques to get better sleep. While plenty of methods can improve your snoozing, sleepmaxxing results remain somewhat anecdotal, and...

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