Exercise

Dr. Maya Rosman: Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?

Anyone over the age of 40 knows the phenomenon. Despite maintaining a healthy diet and even regular workouts – the weight does not go down. How do you beat it?

Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?
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

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


Most Israelis don't use outdoor exercise equipment for exercise - study

Community fitness parks can provide an environment for promoting physical activity while maintaining a quiet place and accessibility for the general public, but only if they're used at all.

 Israelis exercis at an outdoor gym by the beach on a hot summer day, in Tel Aviv, on July 28, 2020

Weekend sports enthusiast? Your heart may be healthier than most

Limited weekday time for exercise? Don't worry, you're still improving your heart health significantly.

 Exercise can significantly improve your heart health, even if you only do it on the weekend

Could walking extend your lifespan? - study

The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1000 extra steps you walk.

Residents in Jerusalem walk through the city (illustrative).

Buying exercise clothes online can harm women's body image - study

The new studies are the first to use an eye-tracking experiment to explore online clothing shopping for activewear and its psychological outcomes. 

lifting weights at the gym

A few minutes of exercise a day can reduce risk of cancer - study

Physical activity lasting at least 3.6 minutes a day was associated with a 17% to 18% decrease in the risk of getting cancer.

 Illustrative image of a woman exercising.

The transformation of Mindy Kaling, 'The Office' star who lost 20 kg

The Mindy Project star and director told People Magazine "I just tell myself I have to do basically 20 miles a week of either hiking or running. And so that's been incredibly helpful to me."

 Mandy Kaling

Sleep is paramount for wellness - opinion

In her book What’s Missing from Medicine, Dr. Saray Stancic provides some solid sleep advice.

 SUNSET TIME: Using artificial lighting, not from sunlight, has enabled us to stay up later and wake up earlier.

Protecting your heart: 5 small changes to be healthier

Heart Health: Strengthening and protecting your heart through positive lifestyle habits


This exercise can help men last 2 minutes longer during sex

Premature ejaculation is a common problem, but there is actually a very easy and natural solution: Kegel exercises.

 A couple in bed together, sex (Illustrative)

Sleep is as essential for brain health as exercise

The cognitive benefit exercise was unable to mitigate the faster cognitive decline that was associated with poor sleep.

 Illustrative image of a woman sleeping by a window.