Sleep
The hard data: What happened to Israelis’ sleep during the war – and how it can be fixed
Data collected since the beginning of the war indicate a significant impact on sleep among Israelis, but there are practical ways to help the body relax and improve sleep quality.
Daylight saving time will be harder this year. Here is how to cope
Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep
Not the blue light from the screen: This is the real reason you are not falling asleep at night
Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?
When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.
Study: Adults with ADHD experience “local sleep” while awake
Researchers report distinct brain activity patterns between adults with ADHD and neurotypical peers during inhibitory control tasks.
Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep
Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.
Michal Dalyot: Why children are afraid to sleep during war – and the simple solution
On her 103FM program, Michal Daliot says children’s behavior changes during war are a natural emotional response and suggests a simple method for parents to restore their sense of security and calm.
Sleeping in the safe room? This is the mistake most of you make without knowing
On nights of ongoing sirens many people move to sleep in the safe room, but experts explain that fully closing the door may harm the air quality and lead to a buildup of carbon dioxide.
Waking up from sirens? This is the health impact on sleep
Lack of sleep harms almost every system in the body: From concentration and memory to hunger hormones, metabolism and the ability to cope with stress.
Don’t eat 3 hours before bed: Why is it actually worth it?
Experts explain how an earlier eating window affects digestion, sleep, and metabolic markers, and who should be cautious before trying such a change.
Everyone’s neck hurts now, but a small change in sleep can help
It’s hard to control the way we sleep at night – but there are some things you can do to reduce the strain on your neck – and wake up pain-free.
No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness
Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.
Science confirms: Not sleeping enough? You are destroying your brain cells
Researchers reveal that lack of sleep damages the myelin sheath in the brain and slows the rate of neural signal transmission, with consequences for memory and motor function.
