Sleep

A new study has found that catching up on sleep on weekends is beneficial for the body. Experts suggest that an extra 1 hour and 27 minutes of sleep is the ideal amount to reduce health risks.

Smartwatches promised to help us sleep better, but experts warn that the attempt to achieve a "maximum sleep score" might actually harm us and create anxiety. Expert tips: how to really get a good night's sleep.

A new survey by the Midgam Institute for Garmin and ynet reveals how much Israelis sleep, how often they wake up at night, and how satisfied they are with the quality of their sleep. Also: how many of us are already using technology to understand what happens while we sleep?

During summer vacation, many teenagers became accustomed to falling asleep in the early morning hours. Since adolescent biological clocks naturally shift, transitioning back to a school schedule requires a structured approach. Here are several steps to help reset your child's sleep cycle starting tonight.

Researchers from Columbia University analyzed data from half a million people and found that sleep habits directly affect the rate at which internal organs age. The study identifies the "golden range" of sleep that helps maintain the body's youth.

Have you always wondered why after a long day it is simply impossible to keep your eyes open? A new study has identified groups of cells in the brain that measure the time we are awake - creating pressure - and forcing us to sleep. The researchers: "May reveal ways to provide resistance to sleep deprivation and other physiological challenges."

Children and teenagers gain weight two to three times faster during vacations than during the school year. Experts at the Meir Medical Center explain that this is due to disrupted routines and offer a multidisciplinary program to help families maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A 2016 sleep laboratory study has confirmed that women require more sleep than men to function properly. Experts point to the concept of "mental load" as the primary factor behind this need.

The link between fitness and quality sleep is well-known, but until now, it was unclear which specific workout yields the best results. A new data analysis from Harbin Sport University in China, involving over 2,500 participants with sleep disorders, found that short, high-intensity yoga is the most effective tool for improving sleep—outperforming walking, aerobic exercise, and Tai Chi.

Stress, lack of sleep, an unbalanced diet, and environmental pollution can make your skin look older, accelerating wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Adopting better daily habits can help maintain a healthier, fresher appearance.

Feeling tired in the afternoon and wide awake in the middle of the night after a flight? Experts explain what really happens to your biological clock when you cross time zones and present simple steps to help you enjoy your vacation or return to your routine.

Night work forces the body to act against its biological clock, with studies linking it to dementia, heart disease, and certain cancers. Dr. Amit Green, a sleep expert at Assuta, explains: "Staying awake when the body is programmed for sleep disrupts the circadian system and can increase the risk of morbidity."

For millions of people, preparing for sleep involves using white noise. We explore why the brain needs background sounds to mask disturbances and how different noise colors affect sleep.

A new study published in the journal "Annals of Internal Medicine" suggests that a regular reduction in sleep hours may lead to weight gain. Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center examined 95 adults, comparing periods of sufficient sleep with six weeks during which they cut about 90 minutes from the participants' nightly rest.