Healthy living

When case studies matter: Reversing dangerous cholesterol without medication - opinion

An observation of one or more people overcoming the medical odds can invite further study.

Red blood cells (illustrative)
Belly fat

Trying to get rid of dangerous belly fat? Don’t do these 4 things

A woman sleeping

Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake

Four habits that increase dangerous fat

Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat


These warning signs mean you could be at risk of a heart attack

A heart attack is more than just chest pain: Learn to identify the subtle clues of an impending heart attack.

Learn to identify the signs that you may be about to have a heart attack

Weekend sports enthusiast? Your heart may be healthier than most

Limited weekday time for exercise? Don't worry, you're still improving your heart health significantly.

 Exercise can significantly improve your heart health, even if you only do it on the weekend

Did you know about this disturbing side effect of intermittent fasting?

While the intermittent fasting diet can be a successful method for many, it might not be a good fit for all women, and this is why.

 Can intermittent fasting be dangerous for women?

Exposed: McDonald's employee goes public with 4-lb sugar bag in iced tea

The fast food chain's website listed a large sweet tea drink as containing 40 grams of sugar - but employees have contested this. 

A sign for the U.S. fast food restaurant chain McDonald's is seen outside one of their restaurants

How to keep your hair healthy during the summer

Experts claim that cutting split ends is the best way to keep hair looking healthy, but when do we know it's time to cut the ends and how many times should they be cut during the year?

  Cutting split ends (illustrative)

We all do it: 7 things you should not keep in the bathroom

Discover the 7 items that can be ruined by bathroom humidity.

 Shower

Young at heart: 101-year-old neurologist reveals tips for a long and joyful life

Dr. Howard Tucker, an centenarian neurologist from Ohio shares his priceless insights on living a joyful and fulfilling life.

How can you stay young at heart, even in old age?

Not only black lungs: Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke

US Department of Energy study finds ozone generators are only partially effective at cleaning rugs exposed to cigarette toxins.

 Cigarette next to a carpet

Israeli teens are getting hooked on plastic surgery - report

Experts believe the rise in plastic surgery among Israeli youth can be partially attributed to unrealistic societal standards regarding beauty, which are amplified by social media.

 Cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty, are on the rise among Israeli youth.

Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?

Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.

 Dora, the baby porcupine rescued from the Knesset fence