Health

Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.

WhatsApp users.
“In 2026, smart shoe care turns footwear from disposable fashion into a long-term investment that preserves value, comfort, and sustainability.”

The 2026 comprehensive guide to footwear longevity: Expert preservation strategies

Pecans

The small daily addition that keeps your heart healthy

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous


The silent killer in bed: When snoring becomes a real life-threatening danger

Sleep experts warn that loud and persistent snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. Among the signs: Chronic fatigue, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating and increased blood pressure.

Snoring

The small kitchen habit that may reduce the risk of dementia

A new study found that home cooking even once a week not only improves nutrition but also contributes to brain health and reduces the risk of cognitive impairment.

Home cooking is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of dementia:

How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

Illustration: Heart attack

You deserve to feel alive again amchaya health retreat

Where Torah Wisdom Meets Preventive Medicine - The Amchaye Health Retreat 2026

Amchaye Health Retreat

Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

Do you also find yourselves lately less focused, irritable, and with a particularly short fuse? Sometimes the path to a clear mind actually starts in the gut.

Fermented vegetables

You eat a lot of protein – but not necessarily the right kind

A protein-rich diet has become especially popular, but not all protein sources contribute equally to health, and some are recommended to be consumed less.

Dietitians warn that the label "rich in protein" creates an automatic perception of a healthy product, even when in practice it contains problematic ingredients

When is it better to exercise – in the morning or in the evening?

A new study found that matching workout time to the personal biological clock improves blood pressure, sleep, fitness and sugar levels.

When is it better to exercise – In the morning or in the evening?

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise

The number 8 has become a rule of thumb, but the body does not work according to glasses but according to need – this is what you need to know to avoid dehydration.

Drinking water

7 mistakes we all make that ruin the diet

Ahead of the approaching summer, dietitian Dr. Maya Rosman explains which mistakes you are making on the way to your ideal weight.

Dietitian Dr. Maya Rosman explains which mistakes you are making on the way to your ideal weight