Sleep

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

Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.

An illustrative image of people celebrating 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

The secret to a calmer night – it may be hiding on your plate

The secret to a calmer night – it may be hiding on your plate


Child complains of 'monster' under bed, babysitter finds hiding man

The "monster" under the bed turned out to be more than just a child's overactive imagination.

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Increased daytime sleepiness doubles dementia risk in women over 80, study finds

Researchers monitored 733 women aged 80 and above over five years, finding that those who developed increased daytime sleepiness faced double the risk of dementia.

 Increased daytime sleepiness doubles dementia risk in women over 80, study finds. Illustration.

Even sleeping requires knowledge: Tips for good and quality sleep

Avi Barssessat, representative of the World Sleep Organization in Israel and CEO of Hollandia, shares some golden tips for good and quality sleep.

 Hollandia

Study reveals sleep technique to weaken bad memories using targeted memory reactivation

During non-REM sleep, participants received auditory cues to reinforce positive memories and reduce negative ones.

 Study reveals sleep technique to weaken bad memories using targeted memory reactivation. Illustration.

UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age

Strategies such as redesigning workloads and promoting worker autonomy could improve sleep health.

 UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age. Illustration.

Why is a good mattress the foundation for a happy life?

How to choose a mattress that guarantees quality sleep without breaking the bank?

 How to choose the right mattress?

Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that pupil size is key to understanding how and when the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.

 Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation. Illustration.

Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds

Sufficient sleep alone is not enough; having regular sleep periods that do not change much day to day is key to mitigating health risks.

 Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds. Illustration.

Four-year-old girl sneaks out at night to be first at kindergarten, found asleep outside

The police informed the girl's astonished parents of her disappearance when they returned her home, stating that the parents had not noticed she was missing.

 A kindergarten in Germany.

Tired of CPAP? FDA approval of Zepbound introduces new treatment for sleep apnea

"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."

 FDA approves Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults.