Health

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

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

Matzah

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

Watching TV

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


Passover 2026: The truth behind horseradish revealed

Pungent, sinus-opening and often disguised as wasabi: Discover the health secrets of horseradish, who it suits less and what really happens when its famous heat “rises to the head”.

Horseradish

The mistake we all make in bed: Why do you wake up with neck pain?

Many of us adhere to “sleep hygiene”, yet still wake up with bothersome neck and back pain. The experts warn: The position in which you place your body at night is critical.

The mistake we all make in bed

We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it

Precisely during the Festival of Freedom, Israelis find themselves under a real and ongoing threat. A psychologist explains how it is possible to create true freedom in the mind.

The thoughts race around extreme scenarios, and the simple ability to enjoy the moment is reduced

Experts reveal: This is why you should switch from energy drinks to coffee

Health experts explain why natural coffee is generally considered a healthier choice than energy drinks: Less sugar, more antioxidants, and a caffeine amount considered more balanced.

A cup of coffee

The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety and blood sugar levels, and can make any meal much more satisfying and balanced.

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety, blood sugar levels, and the amount of food in the meal

Want to relax? Here is the surprising and delicious tip!

Looking for a natural way to calm the body and mind? Swiss chard, a leafy vegetable rich in magnesium and antioxidants, may help reduce stress, and improve nervous system function.

A family meal is mindful eating

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

When exactly does the brain realize it is full, and why does eating slowly equal eating fewer calories? Our dietitian explains.

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

Israel’s hospitals are beginning to recognize, empower family caregivers

Family caregivers are crucial to treatment success, and Israeli hospitals are starting to provide recognition and help.

(From R) MALI RUBINSTEIN; Orit Horn; President Isaac Herzog; Galit Shebo Mahasri; and Prof. Pia Raanani.

Dream Care: This haredi male nurse is helping redefine private nursing care in Israel

After seeing patients fall through the cracks, a haredi nurse set out to reinvent care at home.

Matan Nitzky with assorted Dream Care patients

The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.