You should pay attention before you drink your tea – and this is the reason
Experts warn: Certain types of herbal tea may pose a health risk if consumed before surgery. These include ginseng tea, ginger tea, ginkgo tea and others.
Health & Wellness
Heavy on the stomach: The trend that challenges the digestive system
Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep
Cracks at the side of the mouth and fatigue? You might be lacking an important component
Women more likely than men to develop chronic pain after injury, study finds
Men have faster mechanisms of pain resolution, partly influenced by a difference in testosterone levels.
Want to reduce stress? Here’s the sweet potato tip
The sweet potato provides stable energy, is rich in fiber, vitamins and potassium – and contributes both to balancing the body and improving mood.
This is the most effective and simple tool for calming
In days of sirens and ongoing alertness, the body enters a survival state and secretes stress hormones, but short physical activity may help balance the system and reduce tension.
How sirens and prolonged stress affect breathing
Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.
Stress affects facial skin: The recipe that always works for calming
Prolonged mental stress may damage the skin’s natural protective barrier and lead to dryness, redness and sensitivity, and may even worsen conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea.
New research reveals how early environment shapes ADHD risk in children - study
BGU: Identifying infants’ sensitivity to the environment linked to fewer symptoms later on in childhood.
Trying to add fiber to your menu? Put this in your omelet in the morning
Scrambled eggs are an excellent choice for breakfast – but they lack fiber. Adding this ingredient is a simple and tasty way to make up for what is missing.
Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world
In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.
Vegan, plant-based diets don’t stunt infant growth, major Israeli study finds
A landmark study by researchers at BGU in Beersheba that included almost 1.2 million infants examined at well-baby clinics (tipat halav) suggests that they’ll be fine without meat, fish, or dairy.
Drinking coffee and staying tired? If you have ADHD – this is the reason
Caffeine is considered a universal stimulant, but among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder the response to it is different and sometimes even the opposite.
