Health

Facing the reality slap: coping when life doesn’t go as planned - opinion

The concept of the reality slap spoke to me as soon as I read the line “a serious illness.” It has since helped provide context as to why the last year has been so tough for me.

My own reality slap was made more painful by my inability to accept that it had occurred.
Patient with the CORA device from AccuLine.

99% diagnosis in four minutes: The start-up transforming heart care

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to unveil the TrumpRx drug discount site, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026.

'Saving money, being healthy': Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted medication website

Which is better - chicken breast or thigh?

Is chicken breast really healthier than thigh? The surprising answer


Why did everyone start dissolving their lips, and what does it even include?

More and more women are coming to aesthetic clinics not to add and plump up – but to reduce. Why is this suddenly happening, is it a dangerous procedure – and also: How much does it cost?

Aline Cohen dissolved her lips and had implants removed

Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately

A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is necessary to move to a nursing home.

An elderly couple

Which milk is the healthiest? The two leading options with the most protein and calcium

With the wide variety of milk options—from cow’s milk to plant-based beverages—a dietitian explains which options provide the most protein and calcium, and who each one is suitable for.

Which milk is the healthiest?

Barefoot-style shoes: How walking the way nature intended can change you - and the world around you

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Does something sweet in the morning open up a craving for sweets all day long?

Is this a myth or a truth that everyone must know?

A bowl of muesli

A massive study found: These are the artificial sweeteners linked to dementia

Do you drink one can of zero a day or consume sugar-free yogurts? An 8-year study found a link between consumption of common artificial sweeteners and deterioration in memory and thinking.

Artificial sweetener

Israeli researchers at TAU find noninvasive brain stimulation eases PTSD symptoms

The five-session pilot, conducted in Tel Aviv and published in the journal Brain Stimulation, used individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation targeted to hippocampal networks.

Illustration of the experimental setup

Is coffee healthier than tea? Dietitians discuss which drink helps most with energy, focus

The small morning choice that can affect your entire day: Dietitians reveal the advantages and disadvantages of each of the beloved beverages.

Which is healthier?

Sleep monitoring in your own bed: The sleep band that will help you sleep better

Hidden awakenings, HRV and daily stress: Home sleep metrics explain why we’re tired and what really improves sleep. We tested Garmin’s smart sleep band.

Garmin's sleep band

Israel's oncology systems near 'breaking point' as patient numbers increase

Israel's cancer treatment systems continue to develop, but increasing patient numbers and a lack of manpower leave the industry at a breaking point.

Doctor Nir Cohen shows a patient an x-ray image on an Apple iPad at the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak