Sleep

About 50% of dementia cases are preventable: This is the main influencing factor

Scientists analyzed dozens of studies in which millions of people participated and discovered how many hours of sleep per night reduce the risk of dementia.

The bad news: Sleeping longer than eight hours increases the risk of dementia
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(From L-R): Prof. Noga Kronfeld-Schor, Hagar Vardi-Naim, and Prof. Yariv Wine.

Artificial night light disrupts body clocks, may increase mortality, researchers say - study

Sleep problems that should raise a red flag

4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia


Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?

When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.

A cup of coffee

Study: Adults with ADHD experience “local sleep” while awake

Researchers report distinct brain activity patterns between adults with ADHD and neurotypical peers during inhibitory control tasks.

Adult ADHD.

Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep

Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.

Sleeping disorder

Michal Dalyot: Why children are afraid to sleep during war – and the simple solution

On her 103FM program, Michal Daliot says children’s behavior changes during war are a natural emotional response and suggests a simple method for parents to restore their sense of security and calm.

Many children experience war events much more deeply than adults assume

Sleeping in the safe room? This is the mistake most of you make without knowing

On nights of ongoing sirens many people move to sleep in the safe room, but experts explain that fully closing the door may harm the air quality and lead to a buildup of carbon dioxide.

Since the beginning of the fighting against Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion, many families in Israel choose to sleep at night in the safe room

Waking up from sirens? This is the health impact on sleep

Lack of sleep harms almost every system in the body: From concentration and memory to hunger hormones, metabolism and the ability to cope with stress.

Lack of sleep harms almost every system in the body

Don’t eat 3 hours before bed: Why is it actually worth it?

Experts explain how an earlier eating window affects digestion, sleep, and metabolic markers, and who should be cautious before trying such a change.

Night eating

Everyone’s neck hurts now, but a small change in sleep can help

It’s hard to control the way we sleep at night – but there are some things you can do to reduce the strain on your neck – and wake up pain-free.

Woman with a stiff neck

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.

Science confirms: Not sleeping enough? You are destroying your brain cells

Researchers reveal that lack of sleep damages the myelin sheath in the brain and slows the rate of neural signal transmission, with consequences for memory and motor function.

 A man suffering from a headache