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Falling asleep on the couch every night? It may come at a cost

Whether from loneliness, anxiety or dozing off mid-episode, more people are sleeping on the sofa until morning; sleep experts warn the habit may harm sleep quality and be linked to weight gain and a higher diabetes risk

Nirit Zuk | 07.08.26

Waking up in the middle of the night? How to fall back asleep

Anxiety over another sleepless night can flood the brain with thoughts and adrenaline, keeping you awake until morning; a few simple techniques involving breathing, muscle relaxation and eye movement may help break the cycle

Zohar Fishman-Schwartz | 07.05.26

Think formula helps babies sleep? Study challenges the myth

A large study challenges the common belief that formula-fed babies sleep better, finding that breastfeeding in the first six months was associated with longer sleep at age 1; experts stress the findings show a link, not proof that breastfeeding causes better sleep

Tzur Gueta | 07.01.26

Mask, smart bed or surgery: how to finally stop snoring

Often dismissed as a bedroom nuisance, snoring may point to blocked airflow during sleep, poor rest or even sleep apnea; experts explain what causes it, when children should be checked and which treatments may help

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.26

Watching the World Cup at 3 a.m.? Read this first

The 39-day World Cup celebration has officially begun; Israeli soccer fans will have to deal with quite a few sleepless nights, but how do you do it? Dr. Manuel Katz, a die-hard Argentina fan, offers tips

Dr. Manuel Katz | 06.12.26

Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women

Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.26

Sleep banking: is it possible to catch up on sleep before an all-nighter?

Can you sleep extra before a night flight, big exam or busy week to function better later? Researchers are divided, but one thing is clear: severe sleep loss harms health more than you may think

Eitan Gefen | 05.22.26

‘There’s the rest of the house for sex’: The parents who sleep with their children

Some parents eagerly await the day their child sleeps alone, but others embrace co-sleeping well beyond the baby years, saying it offers security, closeness and better rest, even as it raises questions about privacy and sex

Nirit Zuk | 05.19.26

Could pillow height affect your eye health?

How we sleep, especially pillow height and head position, may affect eye pressure and glaucoma risk; an eye specialist says finding the right balance matters

Tzur Gueta | 04.28.26

Now you can sleep in a bed on one of the world's longest flights

Air New Zealand is launching sleeper cabins in economy class that will allow passengers to lie down and rest on flights of up to 17 hours; This is how much a four-hour nap will cost

Assaf Rosen | 04.16.26

World Sleep Day 2026: how stress goes to bed with us

Health experts say the ongoing war and frequent nighttime sirens are disrupting sleep for many people, contributing to rising reports of insomnia, nighttime awakenings and persistent fatigue

ynet Global | 03.13.26

Sirens, stress and sleepless nights: how lack of sleep affects the body during wartime

Sirens at all hours, repeated runs to the safe room and ongoing stress have disrupted sleep since the war with Iran began, affecting both body and mind; the good news: sleep should improve when routine returns, and there are ways to ease falling asleep now

Or Hadar | 03.11.26

Struggle to wake up early? Research suggests being a night owl is genetic

About 2 in 10 people are clear night owls, while just 1 in 10 is a true early bird; recent studies suggest the difference is not a matter of personality or preference but stems from a deep biological mechanism with a genetic basis

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 02.23.26

Will you stay up for Deni Avdija’s NBA All-Star Game? Here’s how to survive the next day

Following Deni Avdija’s historic NBA All-Star selection, tens of thousands of Israelis are expected to stay up overnight due to time difference with the US; should you nap beforehand, when is coffee advisable and how do you function after half-sleepless night

Dr. Manuel Katz | 02.15.26

Pink noise may be hurting your sleep, study finds

University of Pennsylvania researchers found pink noise reduced REM sleep and increased nighttime awakenings, while simple earplugs offered stronger protection against traffic noise. Experts warn of potential risks, especially for infants and toddlers

ynet | 02.12.26