Stress

50% of Israelis do not sleep well: New guidelines send them to a psychologist

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon. New medical guidelines are changing the way doctors diagnose and treat it.

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon
A man with skin irritation and redness

Stressed? This is how your skin shows it

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

Awareness practices for health — person meditating in natural light, symbolic exit from Plato's cave.

Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light


Israel sees rapid increase in use of sleeping pills since October 7

Pharmacies across the country are dealing with a flood of requests for medical and alternative sleep medications • Experts warn: Drugs damage the structure of sleep and cause addiction

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

National PTSD clinic launched  at Tel Aviv University 

TAU's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience has opened a PTSD clinic on January 1 to handle the expected surge in trauma patients after the October 7 massacre.

 THE CLINIC team: Treating PTSD as soon as possible.

Traces of emotional trauma from war? Here's how you can erase them - study

Israelis are agonized over the thought that they will suffer from long-time emotional trauma due to what they endured.

 A PICTURE OF Shani Nicole Louk, who was missing following the Supernova massacre on October 7, is displayed during a demonstration last month by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza after they were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas. Louk’s death was later confirmed by I

Enduring nightmares due to the situation? Learn to transform them

Is the situation in Israel giving you nightmares? Use this brain-effective method to transform your dreams and manifest a better reality.

This is how you assess your bad dreams

Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed

Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.

 Cigarette next to a carpet

Israel at war - Three unconventional tips for dealing with stress

In times of heightened stress, traditional advice like sports and meditation can be challenging to follow.


Coping with the stress of war: Handling the new reality

In the past month, we have all managed to do okay and cope as we look around and hear too many stories that would be almost unbelievable if they were not unfortunately true.

 WHO MAKES an evacuation plan from a playground?

Israel at war: How can we recognize signs of stress in children?

Medicinal herbs can help reduce anxiety in children and adult.


War and diabetes: Managing your blood sugar levels amid Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has heightened stress and anxiety levels, increasing the risk of diabetes. Why does this occur and how can it be prevented and managed?


Israel at war - For pregnant women, the security crisis brings additional challenges

A study in Israel revealed the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on pregnant women.