40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk
A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.
Health & Wellness
Coffee with olive oil – the truth is revealed
Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says
The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency
What are the traps that lurk for children with ADHD in the summer?
The summer vacation is a time of letting loose, but there are children for whom the lack of frameworks and increased free time are confusing and make things difficult. This is how you cope.
Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds
Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three.
High cholesterol? The new recommendations that will surprise even those who feel healthy
New guidelines from leading cardiology associations emphasize early diagnosis, personalized risk assessment, and stricter cholesterol targets to prevent heart disease.
WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel
According to WHO data, about 300,000 people die from drowning every year. Children and young people under the age of 29 account for 57% of all victims.
Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration
“I’m functioning,” said Dana. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overloaded.
Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Hebrew University researchers found low body esteem and problematic social media use were the strongest risk factors. "We wanted to understand the psychological factors," they told the Post.
Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers
It will be located in Tel Aviv, serving as the only center in Israel dedicated exclusively to the rehabilitation of IDF veterans with brain trauma. It is expected to be completed in 2030.
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.
The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents
A fever in a young baby is not just another symptom. Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents how to measure temperature and when to contact a doctor immediately.
