4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia
Insomnia, falling asleep at unusual hours, movement during dreams, and nighttime confusion may indicate a change in the brain.
Insomnia, falling asleep at unusual hours, movement during dreams, and nighttime confusion may indicate a change in the brain.
Many of us adhere to “sleep hygiene”, yet still wake up with bothersome neck and back pain. The experts warn: The position in which you place your body at night is critical.
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.
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.
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.
Blue light glasses and filters promise better sleep without giving up nighttime scrolling, but medical reports suggest their effect is smaller than commonly thought.
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.
Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.
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.
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.
Experts explain how an earlier eating window affects digestion, sleep, and metabolic markers, and who should be cautious before trying such a change.