Sleep

4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia

Insomnia, falling asleep at unusual hours, movement during dreams, and nighttime confusion may indicate a change in the brain.

Sleep problems that should raise a red flag
Sleep is one of the most important components for maintaining proper cognitive function

Lack of sleep harms memory: The drink that could solve the problem

A new study found that maintaining a consistent bedtime significantly reduces the risk of heart disease

This simple habit cuts the risk of heart disease by 50%

Snoring

The silent killer in bed: When snoring becomes a real life-threatening danger


Survey: 67% of Gen Z choose sleep over sex

In a poll of 2,000 people born between 1997 and 2012 conducted by EduBirdie/EduBuddy, 64% placed maintaining a stable job ahead of sexual intercourse

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

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

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

Hidden awakenings, HRV and daily stress: Home sleep metrics explain why we’re tired and what really improves sleep. We tested Garmin’s smart sleep band.

Garmin's sleep band

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.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

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

A medtech founder shares five awareness practices for mental and physical health that restore balance and reduce daily stress.

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

Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake

Sleep changes with the seasons, especially in winter. Which bedding works best, why a cooler room improves sleep, and how daily routine affects rest.

A woman sleeping

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.

THE NATURAL HABITAT of Cassiopea andromeda in the Gulf of Aqaba, Eilat.

How sex hormones make our internal clocks 'tick'

Weizmann Institute molecular geneticist discovers what makes humans ‘tick’ and causes disruptions during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

THE SUN sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London. It’s known that circadian clocks are affected not only by external signals such as sunlight but also by signals carried through the bloodstream.

Israeli man steals weapon from IDF soldier who fell asleep on bus ride, arrested by police

Police recovered the weapon and detained the suspected gun thief.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Dr. Maya Rosman recommends: The perfect late-night snack to calm you

Many people try not to eat after eight in the evening – even if it means going to sleep hungry. What Dr. Maya Rosman thinks about this will surprise you.

This is actually not a recommended late-night snack