Breathing and movement exercises that calm within minutes
The sirens and prolonged stay in the safe room activate the body's stress system. Regulated breathing and short movement can reduce anxiety, lower heart rate and restore a sense of control.
Health & Wellness
Emotional eating during war: Why it happens to us, and how to cope
Ben-Gurion University study discovers hidden value of long-term ‘yo-yo dieting’
How a Chabad house in Panama built the world’s most critical retreat model for IDF veterans
A frontline in uniform
Magen David Adom as the national center for saving the lives of Israel’s residents.
5 steps to prevent silent trauma among the elderly
Recent years have caused significant trauma among some elderly and chronically ill people, worsening their health, creating confusion and sometimes distance from family. Here are ways to help.
Does sitting in a shelter increase the risk of contracting this disease?
Many people have been sitting in crowded shelters in recent days – and the concern about contracting winter illnesses, especially measles, is worrying.
Chestnut squash, butternut squash or regular pumpkin – which one is really the healthiest?
What is the caloric difference between pumpkin, butternut squash and chestnut squash, which one is truly more diet-friendly, and where are vitamin A, potassium and magnesium hidden.
When sirens sound, leadership is measured in presence - opinion
For the first time since the hospital’s establishment, we inaugurated a fully fortified underground Emergency Department on level minus one a historic milestone.
Science confirms: Not sleeping enough? You are destroying your brain cells
Researchers reveal that lack of sleep damages the myelin sheath in the brain and slows the rate of neural signal transmission, with consequences for memory and motor function.
The breathing technique that calms anxiety and is used by security organizations
It is simple, it is effective, and it can be done from anywhere – yes, even in a shelter next to other people. Meet the tactical counting technique that will calm you.
The mineral important for blood pressure: Could you be consuming too much of it?
Potassium is vital for heart, muscle, and nerve health, but too much can be dangerous. Learn who is at risk, how to cook it safely, and how to keep a healthy balance.
5 signs your body is suffering from a protein deficiency
Protein is essential for building cells, supporting immune system function and maintaining energy, but a deficiency may affect health in surprising ways. Here is how to identify a deficiency.
The quiet danger of cannabis: You fall asleep easily – and pay the price in sleep
Cannabis has become a common solution for sleep problems. Many users report that it “puts them to sleep” – but the medical picture regarding actual sleep quality is more complex.
