Health

Dietitian recommends: Almonds protect the heart. This is the daily amount to eat

A dietitian sets the record straight: Are almonds just a convenient snack, or a true therapeutic tool for improving blood markers?

Not just a snack
Clichés about grief create pressure, guilt and loneliness

Does time heal everything? What you don’t know about grief – and what truly comforts

“Women are incorporating shilajit into their wellness schedules in really practical ways that actually work.”

How women commonly incorporate Shilajit into wellness schedules

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures


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

An advanced medical branch of the Mor Institute opens in Nahariya

A significant expansion of advanced medical services in the north: New clinics, advanced tests, and greater accessibility for residents of the area.

An advanced medical branch of the Mor Institute opens in Nahariya

Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs

According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 500 million people worldwide have Type 2 diabetes.

Vouchers tied to blood sugar targets improve diabetes outcomes, Israeli study finds. February 3.

Why probiotic supplements don’t really help you – and what you should do instead

They are sold with far-reaching promises, but more and more studies show that probiotic supplements do not always affect us the way we expect.

Just eat better

Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients

A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.

IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

The girl asked to remove hair? An expert explains when it’s allowed to start

Many parents hear young daughters asking to remove body hair, often due to social pressure. An expert explains how to cope with it and what options are appropriate.

The social pressure surrounding it is not imaginary

Not all lettuces are equal: Dr. Maya Rosman with the healthiest lettuce in the supermarket

Romaine, Arabic, iceberg or lollo? Dr. Maya Rosman chose for you the healthiest lettuce (which also happens to be the cheapest of them all), and why you should eat a lot of it.

Romaine lettuce