Sleep

The hard data: What happened to Israelis’ sleep during the war – and how it can be fixed

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.

The prevalence of insomnia in the adult population in Israel rose by 19% during the war
Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time will be harder this year. Here is how to cope

Insomnia

Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep

Exposure to screens may delay the secretion of melatonin

Not the blue light from the screen: This is the real reason you are not falling asleep at night


How sex hormones make our internal clocks 'tick'

Weizmann Institute molecular geneticist discovers what makes humans ‘tick’ and causes disruptions during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

THE SUN sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London. It’s known that circadian clocks are affected not only by external signals such as sunlight but also by signals carried through the bloodstream.

Israeli man steals weapon from IDF soldier who fell asleep on bus ride, arrested by police

Police recovered the weapon and detained the suspected gun thief.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Dr. Maya Rosman recommends: The perfect late-night snack to calm you

Many people try not to eat after eight in the evening – even if it means going to sleep hungry. What Dr. Maya Rosman thinks about this will surprise you.

This is actually not a recommended late-night snack

Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study

Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the researchers analyzed 203 dream narratives collected in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack and the Israel–Hamas war that followed.

What do Israelis dream about post October 7?

Eyes wide shut: how to beat insomnia and become wiser

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Are you also feeling more down and tired lately? This is what you need to do

Having trouble getting up in the morning? Hungry all day and feeling down? It’s not you – it’s the winter clock. A family doctor recommends 3 simple habits that will encourage you.

A tired woman

'Dark Showering' trend spreads across US, with experts touting nervous system reset

The practice involves bathing in complete darkness or very low light to create what participants described as a more restorative experience.

Dark Shower. Illustration.

The popular supplement for improving sleep that also helps with weight loss

This beloved supplement has received widespread coverage mainly for its positive effect on sleep, but it turns out it can also help with dieting.

Vitamin capsule

Switching to winter time – and this year it’s going to be especially difficult

This year, Israelis are entering the winter clock event with low spirits and general fatigue. Experts explain how to survive the early darkness.

A tired and depressed woman

Waking up tired in the past few mornings? You’re not alone, and the reason is simple

The weather outside is perfect, but these are the last days of the season, and the body is already responding to the weather changes and the autumn cooling. So what is going to happen to your body in

A tired man