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


Crazy: This is the food that causes nightmares if you eat it before bed

If you frequently suffer from bad dreams, you should check what you're eating before bed.

 A man having a nightmare

Expert tips: Cool down for better sleep without air conditioning

Dr. Greg Elder: 'Hot temperatures can directly interfere with our sleep by affecting how much slow-wave sleep we get during the night.'

 Expert tips: Cool down for better sleep without air conditioning.

Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health

"Lack of sleep is one of the main factors that accelerate aging," says Dr. Fernández.

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving

University of Hamburg researchers found that a 20-minute nap with deep N2 sleep boosts chances of creative breakthroughs and increases the likelihood of experiencing a true 'eureka moment.'

 Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving.

Tired from Israel-Iran war: A good snooze is not a luxury

“This research underscores that war reaches far beyond the battlefield,” said the researchers. “Even those not in direct danger face deep and lasting impacts – sleepless nights being among them.”

 ‘INADEQUATE SLEEP raises the risk for numerous health conditions, including heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and too little sleep is also linked with an increased likelihood of developing mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and even suicidal tendencies.’

Sleep deprived and pushing through: The view from central Israel amid Iran missiles - opinion

Israelis were jolted awake on June 13, and for the weeks that followed, they were not able to catch a full night's sleep and spent their days running to and from shelters, extracting a heavy toll.

 People take shelter in an underground light rail station in Tel Aviv during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 17, 2025.

Orangutans nap longer after restless nights, long-term rainforest study reveals

Researchers monitored 53 adult apes in the sumatran rainforest for fourteen years and found their naps extend five to ten minutes for each lost hour of night sleep.

 Orangutans nap longer after restless nights, long-term rainforest study reveals.

No compromises on sleep quality: 5 tips for choosing a recommended mattress

A good night's sleep starts with a smart choice—not with a tempting sale. Five tips that will give you a drama-free night.

 Good sleep is not a luxury

Scientists discover: The nutritional habit that improves sleep quality within a day

We all suffer from a lack of sleep and from less mindful, more scattered eating. A recent study has revealed what should be added to the diet in order to see improvement as early as the next day.

 A man sleeping

Israel's coffee-fueled zombies: The struggles of sleep during war with Iran

If you are walking around since June 13 like a pie-eyed zombie, and plying yourself with pots of coffee all day long, you are not alone.

 An illustrative image of a person trying to sleep.