Sleep

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.

Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health

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

Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving

 ‘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.’

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


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.

Add this food to your dinner to sleep better

Many people struggle with sleep disorders, and there can be several reasons for this. Our diet has a significant impact—so what should we eat a few hours before bedtime?

 Some rice for a good night

Why the war with Iran is different from anything we’ve known – and how it affects us all

How the disruption of sleep during wartime nights affects our concentration, mood, and daily functioning – and what we can do to cope better.

 After two nights or more, the effects begin to accumulate

Especially now: The natural drink that aids sleep and contains only two ingredients

We’re all suffering from a lack of sleep, but there is something that can help you fall asleep better—even if you’ve woken up in the middle of the night. Here’s how to prepare the magic drink.

 A woman drinking water

Penn State researchers discover daily avocado improves sleep by 30 minutes

Participants consuming one avocado daily slept an average of 30 minutes longer and improved sleep health scores by 3.20 points compared to the control group.

 Penn State researchers discover daily avocado improves sleep by 30 minutes.

Waking up at night because of the sirens? Here's how to fall back asleep

Continuous sleep has become a distant memory in recent days, and along with fear and adrenaline – it's very difficult to fall back asleep at night. Here’s how to do it.

 Turning in at a late hour

Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles

Martínez Madrid warns that even brief exposure to light at night can fragment sleep and increase cardiovascular risks.

 Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles. Illustration.