The surprising way to calm the body during sirens
During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.
Mental Health
This is how you will maintain your physical and mental health during the war
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Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study
Psychologist: Why it is recommended, especially these days, to watch reality shows
In the midst of long months of war, watching light content can provide a sense of order and control, and why reality shows, in particular, give us exactly the break we need.
Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?
Orit Cohen Shtiler, the district psychologist of Clalit Health Services in the Central District, notes that the need to care for a pet helps maintain routine within the chaos.
Being truly present can transform how we connect with others
Amid digital overload, families need to prioritize real human connection.
A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event
A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.
Do you feel exhausted after meeting a certain person? There is a health cost to it
A new study found that people who surround themselves with individuals who make their lives difficult experience more chronic stress and biological changes associated with early aging.
Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers
Did you think that only the security situation or social networks cause anxiety? It turns out there are several other things you really did not expect.
This is the most effective and simple tool for calming
In days of sirens and ongoing alertness, the body enters a survival state and secretes stress hormones, but short physical activity may help balance the system and reduce tension.
How sirens and prolonged stress affect breathing
Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.
Stress affects facial skin: The recipe that always works for calming
Prolonged mental stress may damage the skin’s natural protective barrier and lead to dryness, redness and sensitivity, and may even worsen conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea.
Researchers reveal the surprising reason for the rise in loneliness in the world
In the shadow of the war and the prolonged stay at home, experts warn that chronic loneliness has become a global health crisis.
