Health

Bananas are not to blame: If you pay attention to one detail – constipation can be avoided

Bananas are talked about as clogging the intestines and potentially worsening constipation. Recent studies show that the truth is more complex – and one small detail makes the difference.

Banana
While positive relationships are known to extend life and contribute to health, negative relationships may operate in the opposite direction

Do you feel exhausted after meeting a certain person? There is a health cost to it

The foods that protect the eyes from light and age damage

Not just carrots: The foods that protect the eyes from light and age damage

Insomnia

Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep


Not the blue light from the screen: This is the real reason you are not falling asleep at night

Blue light glasses and filters promise better sleep without giving up nighttime scrolling, but medical reports suggest their effect is smaller than commonly thought.

Exposure to screens may delay the secretion of melatonin

Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers

Did you think that only the security situation or social networks cause anxiety? It turns out there are several other things you really did not expect.

Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks and sweetened juices may be linked to an increased risk of anxiety among teenagers

Can’t live without snacks? Dr. Maya Rosman with the ranking: What is the least harmful

These days, when snack consumption rises significantly, few people will give them up completely. So instead of saying an absolute "no", let’s see what causes the least damage.

What snack is the least harmful

Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?

When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.

A cup of coffee

Most people do it wrong: This is how you really stop severe bleeding

Bleeding from a major blood vessel is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in trauma. Today, a tourniquet is no longer just for soldiers – it is an essential tool in every first aid kit.

Illustration: Giving first aid

Hume Pod reviews: Don’t get Hume Body Pod till you’ve read this!

"Hume Pod: Smart scale with medical-grade accuracy, 45 metrics, and personalized health coaching."

Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS: This is the drug given in Israel as compassionate treatment

Veteran journalist Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS, a severe degenerative neurological disease. How many Israelis are diagnosed each year and what are the chances of a cure in the coming years?

Oren Nahari

US judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul, halts changes to child shot schedule

Murphy's ruling forced the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to postpone a meeting set to begin on Wednesday, after he concluded it was not lawfully constituted.

A nurse fills a syringe with a vaccine before administering an injection at a kids clinic in Kiev, Ukraine August 14, 2019

Gain weight and feel more stressed? Here is how to solve it

Cortisol, called "the stress hormone," isn’t the body’s enemy. What is its real role, how does prolonged stress affect it, and does morning coffee really spike it as claimed online?

High cortisol levels are associated with a tendency to accumulate belly fat

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.

Making tea