Sleep

Sometimes healing begins with movement

In my daily encounters with bereaved families, it becomes clear again and again that grief does not remain only in the heart. It is very present in the body as well.

Movement and physical activity play a meaningful role in coping with loss.
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The secret to quality sleep is in your refrigerator

Forget about sleeping pills: The secret to quality sleep is in your refrigerator

When should you drink your coffee?

Do you drink coffee as soon as you wake up? This is the recommended hour for maintaining energy


The hard data: What happened to Israelis’ sleep during the war – and how it can be fixed

Data collected since the beginning of the war indicate a significant impact on sleep among Israelis, but there are practical ways to help the body relax and improve sleep quality.

The prevalence of insomnia in the adult population in Israel rose by 19% during the war

Daylight saving time will be harder this year. Here is how to cope

When the nervous system is already under the strain of war, any additional disruption to routine is felt more strongly. Precisely during this period, it is doubly important to follow several rules.

Daylight saving time

Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep

For three weeks, Israelis have struggled to sleep amid sirens and stress. Sleep loss harms quality of life, but before turning to pills, research-based methods can help improve sleep.

Insomnia

Not the blue light from the screen: This is the real reason you are not falling asleep at night

Blue light glasses and filters promise better sleep without giving up nighttime scrolling, but medical reports suggest their effect is smaller than commonly thought.

Exposure to screens may delay the secretion of melatonin

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