Sleep

Here is how to get your child back to regular sleep hours starting now

Dr. Shani Idan Reuven from Maccabi explains why it is advisable to start returning children to their regular school-year sleep schedules right now, and what to do with screens at night.

Move up the wake-up time and the bedtime by about 15 minutes every two or three days, until reaching hours that fit the kindergarten or school routine.
An illustrative image of people celebrating life.

A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life

 TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses

The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better


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.

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The quiet danger of cannabis: You fall asleep easily – and pay the price in sleep

Cannabis has become a common solution for sleep problems. Many users report that it “puts them to sleep” – but the medical picture regarding actual sleep quality is more complex.

Insomnia is one of the most common complaints in modern medicine

A new study found: “Pink noise” may disrupt your sleep quality

A new study indicates that “pink noise,” used to improve sleep, may impair vital stages. The researchers warn of a possible effect on brain activity, especially among children.

The risk is particularly significant among children, whose brains are still in the process of development

How to protect your body when sleeping in a shelter or parking garage

Your sleep matters now more than ever – and it always did. Nap when you can, be gentle with yourself, and remember: A full night’s sleep is true resilience.

Families take shelter underground, Tel Aviv, June 2025

Survey: 67% of Gen Z choose sleep over sex

In a poll of 2,000 people born between 1997 and 2012 conducted by EduBirdie/EduBuddy, 64% placed maintaining a stable job ahead of sexual intercourse

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

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