Healthy living
When case studies matter: Reversing dangerous cholesterol without medication - opinion
An observation of one or more people overcoming the medical odds can invite further study.
Trying to get rid of dangerous belly fat? Don’t do these 4 things
Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake
Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat
Research reveals: Five daily habits that may harm the pancreas
Experts warn: Alcohol, smoking, poor diet, and lack of physical activity burden one of the body’s most important organs.
Why do people get cancer – and how can you minimize the risk of getting sick?
Understanding how cancer develops, preventing chronic inflammation, supporting the mitochondria, and adjusting lifestyle habits – all help reduce risks and strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
The patient hiker: Finding patience in politics, hiking, healing - opinion
Life is not a straight, flat road, but “patient hiking” is definitely worth it.
This is the best time to eat dinner now that it gets dark early
The darkness comes early, the hunger is big and the evening is long – so how do we balance it without harming our health? It’s quite simple, and honestly it makes perfect sense.
Over 40? Here’s what doctors want you to check
At 40, the body sends subtle signals, hidden chronic diseases can appear, and nutrition and fitness habits become crucial. Here’s how to stay healthy for years.
The secret to lasting health changes: Motivation, ability, and environment - opinion
Setting measurable and attainable health goals is a big part of success, but it's important to keep it up in the long term.
It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion
We need to do something about the next possible victim of heart disease.
Medicine of Maimonides: 8 tools from tradition and science for deep and quality sleep
The wisdom of Maimonides from hundreds of years ago offers simple tools to reduce overload, calm the soul, and maintain deep and healthy sleep.
The perfect hydration guide: How to build drinking habits that will change your day?
An extra bottle at the right time, a well-timed sip when needed – how can proper hydration go from a daily challenge to a habit that works for us?
After October 7, 2023: Israel’s smoking rates rise, worsening COPD risks
Smoking rates are growing among young Israelis, said Fridlender, an internationally renowned researcher of neutrophil white blood cells of the immune system, especially their role in lung cancer.
Dr. Ilana Belmaker: Keeping Israel healthy since 1974
When Ilana began her tenure as the chief public health officer, the couple moved to Omer, a suburb of Beersheba. Even after retirement, she continues to write.
