Health
What does the frequency of your bowel movements say about your life expectancy?
A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day; a persistent deviation from it was linked to an increased risk of hidden health problems.
Israeli dies in Turkey after collapsing during Moldova-Israel flight
Dr. Maya Rosman ranks: These are the worst store-bought salads there are
Not all chewing gum is harmful – but there is a catch
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.
More expensive, more processed: The paradox of a “gluten-free” diet you may fall into
Avoiding gluten is a global trend, but not essential for weight loss. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to build healthy eating habits without giving up dough.
Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion
Over the past two and a half years, I’ve often turned to my pen. While so much has been rattled and shaken - writing became my way to make sense of it all, and a source of comfort.
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.
When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire
From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.
From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way
With the reopening of the education system, an educational psychologist explains how we should help children return to routine.
This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late
In emergency medicine, one phrase guides stroke treatment: "Time equals brain." Every minute without care kills millions of nerve cells and reduces recovery chances.
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.
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?
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.
