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.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
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

A woman sleeping

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

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

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


Children who lose their tonsils are not doomed to obesity in adulthood - study

Tonsil surgery is the primary treatment for OSA, but the medical literature and affected families have been worried that the children would gain weight and be at risk for obesity in adulthood.  

A US Navy doctor checks a patient's tonsils during a Pacific Partnership 2010 medical civic action project.

Children who are exposed to loud noise via earbuds and headphones can endanger their hearing

Among parents whose children use headphones and earbuds, half of them say that their kid/s spend at least an hour a day using audio devices.

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Eyes wide open: getting back to sleeping well at night

Sleep accessories for a better night's rest: premium sleeping systems, specialized pillows, calming scents, and more to help you sleep well.

 Eyes wide open: going back to a good sleep

This Delicious Beverage is the Secret Weapon Against Snoring

Snoring can greatly affect relationships and sometimes indicate various health issues. A sleep specialist suggests drinking this hot beverage right before sleep.


Iron Pillows: A heart-warming endeavor to help Israelis sleep

Over 4,000 Iron Pillows have been made and delivered to families of the hostages, some of the former hostages themselves, and bereaved families, as well as wounded IDF soldiers.

 Two children using Iron Pillows.

Sleep badly at night? It could make you gain weight - explainer

Should you eat according to the clock, and is weight gain linked to lack of sleep? Here are a few simple recommendations to improve your daily life.

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Experiencing insomnia? Mild COVID-19 may be the cause, new study suggests

Sleepless nights can follow mild COVID-19 infections and not only those who have been hospitalized.

 Insomnia, illustration

Not getting out of bed? You may be part of a new TikTok trend

TikTok users are embracing a new trend, uploading videos of themselves in bed, even long after waking up.

Don't feel like getting out of bed in the morning?

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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