Health & Wellness

The new guidelines emphasize that not only cholesterol levels matter, but also how long the arteries are exposed to them, so in some people monitoring and treatment begin around age 30.

On Monday, tens of thousands are expected to celebrate Lag Ba’omer with bonfires across the country. MDA warns of the danger of injuries from the burning fire.

Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.

Drinking coffee in the morning is a regular habit for many, but studies reveal that combining caffeine with certain medications may cancel their effect and even cause side effects.

People with ADHD sometimes forget to eat, or they have difficulty planning meals and buying nutritious food in advance. Experts recommend several habits and foods that can ease the difficulty.

Some of the most well-known drugs in the world were actually born out of failure, surprising side effects, or studies that were meant to solve a completely different medical problem.

Author Tilda Shalof reflects on her decades of hospital-based work in Canada, and how Jewish humor and its paradoxical mix of tragedy and comedy mirrors a shift nurse’s daily experience. 

Experts warn that common medications for blood pressure, hair loss, anxiety, and heartburn may disrupt hormonal balance in men and lead to unexpected physical changes.

Olives are rich in flavor and nutrients for the body, but they also contain quite a bit of sodium – it’s all a matter of proper habits.

Forget the strength training you thought - and get ready to be surprised.