Joshua Roland, MD, FAASM

Joshua Roland, MD, FAASM, is a board-certified sleep medicine physician, sleep expert, and advocate for sleep health. He is currently the Medical Director of Sleep for Sanusom and Thirty Madison. He served as an assistant professor at UCLA, on the California Sleep Society Board of Directors, and has contributed his expertise to consulting and sleep advisory roles for several organizations and advisory boards. He has given community, academic, and industry talks and presentations on sleep-related topics. He has several publications in peer-reviewed literature, has contributed to sleep medicine textbooks, and has been cited by multiple sleep-related articles and media outlets. He is passionate about sleep’s role in physical and mental well-being, as well as the role of innovative care models and technology in improving sleep health.

Latest articles from Joshua Roland

Sleep 6 Best Mattresses for Heavy People | Tested in 2024

These are the best mattresses for heavy people based on our experts’ hands-on testing. See which brands made the cut.

October 09, 2024 | By Tony Klespis

Sleep Best Mattress for Platform Beds 2024: Expert Tested and Reviewed

The best mattress for platform beds offers support, comfort, and durability. See our top mattress picks for platform beds, including pros, cons, and standout features to help you make the best decision for your family.

October 09, 2024 | By Lindsey DeSoto, LD, RD

Sleep Best Mattress for Fibromyalgia 2024: A Complete Guide

We tested more than 100 mattresses to find the best mattress for fibromyalgia, evaluating factors like pressure relief, support, and bounce. Read on to see our top picks.

October 08, 2024 | By Lauren Alexander

Sleep Best Hotel Mattresses of 2024 for Luxury Sleep at Home

While traveling, you may have come across comfortable hotel mattresses for high-quality rest. We rounded up the best hotel-like mattress options so you can curate your sleep experience right at home.

September 25, 2024 | By Tracy Block

Sleep 8 Best Mattresses for Back Pain in 2024

We personally test top-rated mattresses, survey mattress owners, and consult sleep experts, physical therapists, and pain specialists to identify the most important mattress features for back pain. Read on for our recommendations of the best mattresses for back pain.

September 20, 2024 | By Nicole Hernandez, PT, DPT

Sleep Plank Firm Mattress Review, Tested by Experts in 2024

The Handbook Team tested the Plank Firm mattress to see how it performed, so you can decide whether it’s the right mattress for you.

September 16, 2024 | By Steph Coelho

Sleep Best Mattresses for Adjustable Beds in 2024

Learn more about which mattresses are best for your adjustable bed based on your sleeping preferences.

August 23, 2024 | By Miranda M. Riva, Esq

Sleep Best Organic Mattresses in 2024 | Expert Picked

We spoke with sleep experts, surveyed mattress users, looked at different organic certifications, and tested dozens of mattresses to find the best organic mattresses on the market today.

August 20, 2024 | By Sosha Lewis

Sleep Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers: A Complete Guide in 2024

Our Handbook Team hand-tested mattresses and compared factors like firmness, motion isolation, and cost to help you select the best mattress for back sleepers.

August 19, 2024 | By Lauren Evoy Davis

Sleep Best Mattress for Shoulder Pain: Sleep Expert Reviewed in 2024

If you’re looking for the best mattress for shoulder pain, browse our top six picks tested by industry experts.

August 15, 2024 | By Cathy Habas

Sleep Best Innerspring Mattresses Reviewed by Experts (2024)

While true innersprings are rare, we rounded up the best innerspring mattress hybrids so you can find the right one for you. Read on to see our top six picks

August 12, 2024 | By Lauren Sherman

Sleep 10 Best Hybrid Mattresses in 2024: Expert Reviewed

Our sleep experts tested the most popular hybrid mattresses, evaluating each model for firmness, motion isolation, bounce, and more. They also researched each mattress tested to determine how their materials might improve sleep quality. Here are the ones that stood out, including the best hybrid mattress of 2024.

August 08, 2024 | By Sosha Lewis

Sleep 10 Best Cooling Mattresses in 2024 | Expert Reviewed

We researched and tested mattresses to find the best ones for hot sleepers. Read on to find out more about our top 10 picks for the best cooling mattresses.

August 07, 2024 | By Amelia Jerden

Sleep Best Mattress for Couples in 2024: Tested & Reviewed

We researched and tested mattresses to bring you our top picks to find the best mattress for couples.

August 07, 2024 | By Nicole Hernandez, PT, DPT

Sleep 9 Best King-Size Mattresses of 2024 | Expert Reviewed

Through research and hands-on testing, our experts evaluated the support, pressure relief, bounce, and other qualities of king-size mattresses. If you’re looking for more room to spread out, we’ve narrowed it down to our top nine picks to find the best king-size mattress overall.

June 20, 2024 | By Dan Caffrey

Sleep Saatva Mattress Review (2024) Tested by Experts

If you’re looking for a luxury hybrid mattress with a traditional feel, consider the Saatva Classic. Read all about the sleep benefits this mattress can bring.

May 16, 2024 | By Dan Caffrey

Sleep Nectar Mattress Review (2024) | Affordable Memory Foam Mattress

The Nectar Memory Foam is our top pick for side sleepers looking for pressure relief and a soft, cradled feel. See how this mattress impressed and disappointed us during our Handbook Team testing.

May 16, 2024 | By Emily Breaux