Sleep

Waking up between 3 and 5 a.m.? This is what the brain is trying to tell you

Early morning awakenings are not random: They reflect the body’s biological feedback system, which may signal stress, hormonal imbalance, or missing sleep hours.

It's so hard to wake up in the morning
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Medicine of Maimonides: 8 tools from tradition and science for deep and quality sleep

A woman performing shankh blowing during the Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami.

Sleep Apnea Breakthrough: Could Conch Power Be the Answer?

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New study reveals: The physical activities that help with sleep problems


Better sleep, less burnout: New Nature study reveals four-day workweek health benefits

Employees reported less stress, better sleep, and increased job satisfaction during the four-day workweek trial.

Better sleep, less burnout: New Nature study reveals four-day workweek health benefits.

Missile fire and sleepless nights: How Israelis are battling fatigue after the war with Iran

Following war with Iran thousands of Israelis are still struggling to return to healthy sleep routines — and many are suffering from extreme fatigue.

 People take shelter in an underground parking lot in Tel Aviv, during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 24, 2025.

Crazy: This is the food that causes nightmares if you eat it before bed

If you frequently suffer from bad dreams, you should check what you're eating before bed.

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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

"Lack of sleep is one of the main factors that accelerate aging," says Dr. Fernández.

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving

University of Hamburg researchers found that a 20-minute nap with deep N2 sleep boosts chances of creative breakthroughs and increases the likelihood of experiencing a true 'eureka moment.'

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

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

“This research underscores that war reaches far beyond the battlefield,” said the researchers. “Even those not in direct danger face deep and lasting impacts – sleepless nights being among them.”

 ‘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.’

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.

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