Stress

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system
Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

Vitamin D affects the sleep quality

Dr. Maya Rosman: Fatigue, sweets at night and stress? This is the vitamin that will help

CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study


The severe impact of October 7 on autistic children and their families

The October 7 attack worsened PTSD in autistic children and increased stress for their parents, highlighting the need for tailored mental health support.

 ELWYN CENTERS treat children with developmental delays and autism, and research shows that this early intervention can have a significant impact on their progression.

October 7 led to a nation of 'broken heart syndrome', study finds

Israel study finds almost 100% increase in "broken heart syndrome" since October 7 

Family members visit the graves of their loved ones at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on April 11, 2021

Taking the lead in PTSD treatment at TAU’s National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience

An emergency fund was raised by Tel Aviv University to speed up the opening of the clinic, which opened on January 1, 2024.

 TAU TRAUMA CLINIC staff of 30+

This is how I deal with anxiety and stress from the unexpected - opinion

Is there a way to transform anxious uncertainty into expectational uncertainty? To treat what usually makes me anxious with a sense of curiosity?

 WHAT ABOUT this worry: Will my luggage will be next off the conveyor belt?

A friendly pat on the back can improve performance in basketball

In difficult situations, physical touch like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress.

 A basketball passing through a hoop.

Is eating foods with food dyes bad for you? Here's what you should know

Are food colorings really necessary in children's sweets? Dr. Maya Roseman explains the side effects of food coloring on our health and on that of our children.

 Sweets, illustration

Rising stress of war: 78% reported in boys and 69% in girls, concerning report shows

The education system wasn't prepared for a state of emergency in terms of security. Until October 7, 26% of schools didn't have the proper protection, and 15% had no protection at all.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023.

Chronic stress can cause cancer spread - study

Cancer patients, especially, have many sources of severe stress, including worrying about their prognosis and enduring weeks of therapy. 

 Stress (illustrative).

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.