Health

Working through war: Six ways Israelis can stay calm amid constant threat

The following are six suggestions for dealing with the security situation in a way that may help alleviate stress.

MANAGE YOUR phone – in ways you may not expect
Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

Back to school at Uzi Hitman School in Petah Tikva

From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way

Illustration: Arm test for stroke identification

This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late


About 71% of Israelis take dietary supplements – many may be putting themselves at risk

A new position paper by the Israeli Medical Association reveals: Dietary supplements can endanger health.

Dietary supplements

Salad is healthy, but a doctor warns of one ingredient that may be dangerous

A new study proves that not everything considered healthy is necessarily risk-free. So how many vegetables and fruits should you eat – and more importantly – which ones?

It's healthy, but what else comes with it to the plate?

How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old

A new study found that eighty-year-olds with particularly sharp memory have a significantly higher number of young nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain.

Even at the age of eighty, the brain is not necessarily a frozen and declining organ

Spring has arrived? 5 anti-inflammatory fruits worth eating now

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. Incorporating them into the daily menu, in smoothies, salads or as a natural snack, is a simple and tasty way to improve health.

Strawberries and cherries

These sleep habits may put your heart at risk

Researchers tracked participants’ sleep patterns for close to a decade using wearable devices.

Sleeping. Illustration.

Primal Queen vs Her Bodhi reviews (2026): Why Her Bodhi is a science-backed alternative?

"Her Bodhi targets the gut–hormone connection to support lasting weight and wellness."

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs

In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.

Illustration: Smoking cannabis

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system

Passover 2026: This is the healthy spread for matzah – and what to avoid

The complete spread guide for Passover: What is really healthy, how many calories are hidden in one teaspoon, and which spread will keep you full over time without spiking blood sugar levels?

Matzah

From myth to sign: This is what watching television up close really does to your eyes

Parents have long warned that it "ruins the eyes" and leads to glasses. In reality, sitting close to the TV hasn’t been proven to directly cause myopia – here’s what you need to know.

Watching TV