Exercise

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

Europe proves that when a state treats physical activity as public infrastructure – citizens persist, health improves, and the economy? It only benefits.

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
Vouchers tied to blood sugar targets improve diabetes outcomes, Israeli study finds. February 3.

Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs

A man preparing a smoothie before a workout

Dietitian explains: This is the fruit most worth eating before a workout

Build a short, smart, and effective workout without compromising results

Do you train at the gym? This is how to reduce your workout to 30 effective minutes


IDF practices scenario of Palestinian being kidnapped by a Jewish settler

In the exercise, which took place in the presence of Yehuda Fox, the commander of the Central Command, fighters portrayed settlers kidnapping a Palestinian child.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.

This quick workout may help raise your heart rate and lose belly fat

Losing belly fat is hard, since only aerobic exercise has been shown to help. But celebrity fitness trainer Thomas DeLauer suggests using this short, simple method.

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Simple tips to boost your health, wellness, and fitness

There is no simple, easy path to good health.

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Ice baths: The good, the bad, and the healthy

Discover the power of hormesis: The concept that exposure to low-level stressors can enhance resilience and overall health.

 Ballerina taking an ice bath

IDF destroys Hezbollah positions, troops prepare for combat in Lebanon

IDF aircraft and artillery demolished a Hezbollah position from which rockets had been fired at Israel earlier in the day.

 An IDF tank engages in training in northern Israel. December 15, 2023.

Fast vs slow walking: Which burns calories faster?

Does how fast you walk impact how you burn calories? Find out the truth here.

 walking

10 ways to reduce your cancer risk by up to 30%

Discover the surprising lifestyle choices that can lower your risk of cancer.

 Oatmeal with fruit and almonds

Israel warns: Air pollution high on Sunday; minimize strenuous activity

Improvement in air quality is expected during the night hours in the northern and central parts of the country with the arrival of precipitation and changes in wind direction.

 Tourists on Mount Olives look at the foggy view of the Old City of Jerusalem on April 24, 2022, as a major sand storm hit across Israel.

Do you want to strengthen your abdominal muscles? Try these three exercises

One of Britain's leading fitness trainers claims sit-ups are ineffective for building muscular abs. He offers some alternatives.


How much does exercise help with depression and anxiety?

A meta-analysis of 97 studies reveals that physical activity can have a greater impact in treating depression and anxiety. Discover the most effective type of exercise.