Health & Wellness

Study finds 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin for heart disease prevention despite new guidelines

Almost one-quarter started taking the medication without a physician's recommendation.

 Study finds 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin for heart disease prevention despite new guidelines.

Israel to integrate mental health centers into general hospitals

 An illustrative image of a hospital bed.

Crazy: This is the food that causes nightmares if you eat it before bed

 A man having a nightmare

New Jerusalem research reveals why acute and chronic pain are so different

A HEBREW UNIVERSITY team discovered that when one experiences acute pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals – like pressing the brakes – to keep them from going into overdrive.

New research shows creatine's benefits extend beyond muscle building to cognitive health

Studies have shown that creatine reduces damage to brain cells and plays a role in neurogenesis.

 New research shows creatine's benefits extend beyond muscle building to cognitive health.

Rich in protein and antioxidants: Dr. Maya Rosman reveals the ultimate snack

We think of peanuts as nuts, but the truth is they’re legumes. So what makes them so healthy, and why should we still watch out for the calories?

 Peanuts

Expert tips: Cool down for better sleep without air conditioning

Dr. Greg Elder: 'Hot temperatures can directly interfere with our sleep by affecting how much slow-wave sleep we get during the night.'

 Expert tips: Cool down for better sleep without air conditioning.

Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health

"Lack of sleep is one of the main factors that accelerate aging," says Dr. Fernández.

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Lydia: A lifeline for PTSD sufferers and their families

An AI-powered assistant offers emotional, practical, and bureaucratic support for every step of the healing journey.

 YULIA FRIDMAN (L) & CHEN SHAKLIAR: "Our idea was to develop an app that would accompany people on their journey of living with PTSD".

A study reveals beverages hydrating better than water

Beverages with small amounts of sugar, fat, or protein help maintain hydration longer.

 Milk, orange juice, and tea hydrate better than water, study finds.

Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows

Participants consuming a cup of chickpeas daily saw total cholesterol decrease from 200.4 to 185.8 mg/dL over 12 weeks.

 Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows.

Khloé Kardashian details her cosmetic procedures in response to speculation

She confirmed she's had a nose job, fillers, Botox, and laser treatments, and denied undergoing a facelift or neck lift.

 Khloé Kardashian details her cosmetic procedures in response to speculation.

Five-year study shows personalized training boosts cancer survival rates

Participants in the exercise program had a 37 percent lower risk of dying and a 28 percent lower risk of recurrent or new cancer than those in the control group.

 Five-year study shows personalized training boosts cancer survival rates.