As we all unfortunately know, cancer is a major disruption for everyone in its wake. But whether we're dealing with our own diagnosis or that of a loved one, there are tools and methods for improving our quality of sleep and our quality of life, from the initial diagnosis to the treatments we choose to pursue and beyond.

Whether you've slept with one or not, wearables and sleep tech have gained popularity over the last decade particularly, with a reported one in three Americans now using a ring, watch, wristband, or some other device to track their health data.

But how much can we really learn from these devices? How much can we really rely on them? And how much should we rely on them? And what should everyone know before adding a new piece of tech to their sleep routine? To learn more about the research behind this emerging technology, we've invited neurologist and sleep specialist, Dr. Cathy Goldstein to discuss what actually works.

Too often, sleep is marketed as something you need fancy gadgets and accessories to do well. Something you need an hour long wake up and wind down routine for. But most people don't have time or money to spare for so called sleep luxuries. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the social determinants of sleep. The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and age, which affect their health.

To help, we've invited novelist and journalist Jessica Grose. An opinion writer at the New York Times, Jessica explores culture, politics, religion, health, and the American family through her twice weekly newsletter, and is the author of books like Home Economics, How Couples Manage Their Money, Sad Desk Salad, and most recently, Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood.

How does irregular eating become an eating disorder? And perhaps more crucially, how can we curb the unhealthy eating habits that disrupt our sleep, our well being, and our lives? To explore this link between eating disorders and sleep, we've invited Dr. Rene Zweig, founder and clinical director of Union Square Cognitive Therapy.

Toddlers jumping into your bed at 2 a.m.? Need to sleep train a 4-year-old? Or change a sensitive kid's wake-up time? In our third and final episode as part of our Kids and Sleep series, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Allison Shale, and Dr. Andrea Roth answer questions from Sleepopolis readers about the most difficult sleep situations happening in houses across the world.

Welcome back to part two of our special three-part episode on kids and sleep, in recognition of Children's Awareness Month this June to reflect on how we can prioritize our children's health and well being.

In part one, Dr. Andrea Roth, Dr. Allison Shale, and I discussed common sleep behaviors and treatments for children. Today, in part two, we're diving even deeper. Next time, in part three, Dr. Andrea, Dr. Allison, and I will wrap things up by answering your questions!

What do we do when our kids just can't sleep through the night? Should we turn to a sleep specialist first, or maybe a psychologist? Someone who does both? Today, in recognition of Children's Awareness Month this June, we're kicking off a special 3-part series to reflect on how we can prioritize our children's health and well-being all month long. To help, we've invited Dr. Andrea Roth and Dr. Allison Shale to talk about common sleep behaviors and solutions for children from newborns to grade schoolers. Because if your child has trouble falling asleep, it may be more than just sleep issues.

Women are more likely to have trouble falling – and staying – asleep than men. We’ll give you three guesses as to why, but you’ll only need one. (If you guessed hormones, you’re right!) Because women experience so many hormonal fluctuations throughout their life (during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause) in comparison to men, they tend to experience more sleep problems, especially as they near menopause. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to wander the earth a sleep-deprived zombie. In this episode, Dr. Harris dives deep into how to work with your changing body and talks to a woman who’s tried everything but just can’t get the shut-eye she needs.