The revolution in cholesterol guidelines
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.
Health & Wellness
Ahead of Lag Ba’omer: The danger of bonfires – this is how you treat injuries
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
7 medications that do not work well with coffee
Dealing with ADHD and concentration difficulties? Foods and habits that can help improve focus
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.
Drugs created for one purpose that became breakthroughs in another field
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.
'The Handover': The ABCs of nursing, with a Jewish twist - reivew
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.
10 common medications that cause men to develop female breasts
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.
The big olive myth: How many can you really eat per day?
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.
Dr. Maya Rosman presents the best activity for dieting
Forget the strength training you thought - and get ready to be surprised.
The healthiest time to eat breakfast after age 50
Eating earlier in the day and reducing evening snacking may help with weight loss, improve sleep quality, and balance blood sugar levels.
How to make painkillers work faster: 5 tricks from doctors
New studies reveal that the way you swallow a painkiller, what you drink with it and even the position you lie in can significantly change how quickly it takes effect.
The health mistake we all make when we eat strawberries
Most of us tend to remove the leaves from strawberries, but it turns out this is not only a completely edible part, it is also rich in nutritional components that contribute greatly to health.
Using weight loss injections? A dietitian explains what you must eat
Many choose to lose weight with the help of weight loss injections, but they alone do not do the job. A dietitian with the most important rules that will preserve weight loss.
