Healthy living

There is a clear factor for blood clots in the legs – and it is not sitting cross-legged

Sitting cross-legged is often blamed for vein damage, but evidence shows the risk is minimal. It may cause temporary pressure or tingling, not lasting harm.

Sitting cross-legged
 A man suffering from a headache

Science confirms: Not sleeping enough? You are destroying your brain cells

Monitoring is no less important than treatment. Regular measurement at home helps identify early change and prevent complications

Cardiologists: Want to prevent cardiac arrest? This is the action you should do every day

The model is based on one rule: Those who show up at least once a week pay nothing. Those who miss a whole week pay a penalty of 10–20 euros

When the state pays for your gym membership: Why you should learn from Scandinavia


A doctor warns: This is what will happen to you if you walk barefoot by the pool

Foot health experts recommend avoiding barefoot pool walking to prevent fungal nail infections, which can cause disturbing symptoms and prove challenging to eliminate.

Feet (illustrative)

Not brushing your teeth before bed? You could be making a fatal mistake

An extensive study uncovers the connection between neglecting nightly brushing and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

 How often do you brush your teeth? (illustrative)

The health benefits of broccoli that you didn't know about

Explore the health benefits that broccoli has to offer and learn how to cook it perfectly every time.

 Broccoli

You're using the bathroom wrong and it might be hurting you

A viral video from a doctor has educated viewers on the proper way to use the bathroom without hurting your body and health.

Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?

5 health benefits of pineapple: Unveiling the power of this tropical fruit

Discover the surprising advantages of pineapple and boost your health naturally.


Kosher plant-based food conference comes to Jerusalem - opinion

The awareness of lifestyle medicine has grown exponentially and more and more physicians are being trained in it. We are now in the next generation of plant-based health providers.

 Chickpea meat burger

Sleep Divorce: Do people really sleep better if they're not sharing a bed?

A new survey shows that sleeping alone may be healthier than sleeping with a partner, lending some support to those couples who practice what has been dubbed "sleep divorce."

 Can't sleep because of the heat? (illustrative)

Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?

An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.

 Mother and baby

The average person inhales a credit card's worth of plastic every week

We already know the damage of plastic particles entering our bodies, but what happens when it comes to such large quantities?

 Credit cards in transaction

Which side do you sleep on? How your sleep position impacts your health

Waking up in the morning on the wrong side will not only put you in a bad mood for the whole day, but may even have a negative effect on your health; one herbal nutrition expert weighs in.

 Illustrative image of a woman sleeping by a window.