Sleep

50% of Israelis do not sleep well: New guidelines send them to a psychologist

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon. New medical guidelines are changing the way doctors diagnose and treat it.

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon
Garmin's sleep band

Sleep monitoring in your own bed: The sleep band that will help you sleep better

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study

Awareness practices for health — person meditating in natural light, symbolic exit from Plato's cave.

Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light


BGU and TAU teams join together to help children with rare form of apnea

Children with CCHS severely under-breathe when they are asleep, but breathing is not normal when they are awake either.

 Prof. Gad Vatine (right) and Daniel Falik

Wide eyes for restful sleep: accessories that ensure peaceful slumber

As peak winter days make sleep a particularly enjoyable experience, the allure of staying in bed lingers amidst cold mornings. However, various factors can hinder our ability to fall asleep. 

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Israeli children given medication for ADHD due to misdiagnosis - study

A statistical analysis of the findings of the tests and questionnaires revealed children who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing were taking ADHD medication at a seven times higher rate.

‘ADHD CHILDREN are very sensitive to anything that remotely resembles rejection.’

Nightmares of Gaza war highlight Israeli trauma and resilience - study

Contrary to the research he carried out in the past, since the beginning of the war, many dreamers reported a deeper auditory dimension, such as sounds and noises of alarms, explosions, and screams.

 Photo of Dr. Udi Bonstein

Obstructive sleep apnea may be a dangerous condition - study

Winding down the window, drinking coffee or tea, turning the radio up and singing while driving could be signs of a dangerous snoring condition.

 Momentary halting of breathing dozens or even hundreds of times during one’s sleep – OSA – is very dangerous. (Illustrative)

How much caffeine can you have while still being able to sleep well?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests limiting caffeine intake to 400 milligrams per day for adults, the equivalent to four cups of coffee.

coffee

Israel sees rapid increase in use of sleeping pills since October 7

Pharmacies across the country are dealing with a flood of requests for medical and alternative sleep medications • Experts warn: Drugs damage the structure of sleep and cause addiction

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

We have somewhere to aspire: The secret to penguin alertness

A recent study uncovers the unusual sleeping habits of penguins, emphasizing we still have much to learn.

The Penguins of Madagascar

Unable to get 7 hours of sleep at night? Don’t follow with an important decision

Total sleep deprivation can have a detrimental effect by disrupting the relationship between neural response and an individual’s risk-taking behavior.

Unable to get 7 hours of sleep at night? Don’t follow with an important decision

Enduring nightmares due to the situation? Learn to transform them

Is the situation in Israel giving you nightmares? Use this brain-effective method to transform your dreams and manifest a better reality.

This is how you assess your bad dreams