Sleep
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light
Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Coping with the stress of war: Handling the new reality
In the past month, we have all managed to do okay and cope as we look around and hear too many stories that would be almost unbelievable if they were not unfortunately true.
New position statement by American medicine experts supports permanent Standard Time
“By causing the human body clock to be misaligned with the natural environment, daylight saving time increases risks to our physical health, mental well-being, and public safety,” said Dr. Rishi.
