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


Even sleeping requires knowledge: Tips for good and quality sleep

Avi Barssessat, representative of the World Sleep Organization in Israel and CEO of Hollandia, shares some golden tips for good and quality sleep.

 Hollandia

Study reveals sleep technique to weaken bad memories using targeted memory reactivation

During non-REM sleep, participants received auditory cues to reinforce positive memories and reduce negative ones.

 Study reveals sleep technique to weaken bad memories using targeted memory reactivation. Illustration.

UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age

Strategies such as redesigning workloads and promoting worker autonomy could improve sleep health.

 UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age. Illustration.

Why is a good mattress the foundation for a happy life?

How to choose a mattress that guarantees quality sleep without breaking the bank?

 How to choose the right mattress?

Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that pupil size is key to understanding how and when the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.

 Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation. Illustration.

Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds

Sufficient sleep alone is not enough; having regular sleep periods that do not change much day to day is key to mitigating health risks.

 Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds. Illustration.

Four-year-old girl sneaks out at night to be first at kindergarten, found asleep outside

The police informed the girl's astonished parents of her disappearance when they returned her home, stating that the parents had not noticed she was missing.

 A kindergarten in Germany.

Tired of CPAP? FDA approval of Zepbound introduces new treatment for sleep apnea

"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."

 FDA approves Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults.

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

 Phone addiction.

Consistent bedtimes help children better regulate emotions and behavior, research finds

Researchers emphasize that regular sleep schedules may outweigh sleep duration and quality in children's development.

 Sleeping on a blanket.