Sleep

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
Adult ADHD.

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

Sleeping disorder

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

Many children experience war events much more deeply than adults assume

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


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

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.