A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.
Health & Wellness
Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health
Sweet potato is not just for mash – its secret revealed
Skin deep and far beyond: Dr. Ronit Segev’s long game in professional skincare
How to help children return to the learning routine
A new study reveals how to restart learning and how to return to studying during this period after what we have been through.
Does your stomach turn when you are stressed? Dr. Maya Rosman with the solution
Stress manifests first in our digestive system – and many who suffer not only from stomach pain but also from nausea can attest to that. So what can be done about it?
Not only tremor: The daily and nightly challenge of Parkinson’s patients
On Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Dr. Michal Cohen, senior neurologist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, discusses the treatment revolution restoring control to patients.
This is the nutritional component you may be lacking – and it affects mood
Choline plays an important role in brain health and cognitive function. Studies point to a connection between its intake and memory, mood and even processes of brain aging. So how do you get it?
Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?
Until a few days ago, we were all still running to shelters, and now routine. How do we cope with this rapid and unnatural return, and why do we need a lot of patience?
Good for muscle: 7 spring vegetables with a surprising amount of protein
They are now arriving at the markets, and this is a great opportunity to get all the excellent nutritional values of spring vegetables.
Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.
Preventing PTSD in real time: AI-powered first-aid app available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic
Founder Schwartz Tayri told The Jerusalem Post in an interview that Israel’s ambassadors to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain requested the app.
This is a snack you really have to get to know
Shalva, puffed wheat coated with a sweet glaze – offers less fat and salt than processed snacks, but still contains a considerable amount of sugar, and it is still a snack that deserves a chance.
Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time
Does losing an hour of sleep during the switch to daylight saving time increase carb cravings, or will extra daylight boost activity? Here’s how to avoid gaining weight.
