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Maimonides knew first: How to lose weight without dieting
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (685+ words) In an era of extreme diets, obsessive calorie counting, and "miracle" supplements, it's increasingly clear that weight loss is not just about what we eat, but how we live. Surprisingly, one of the greatest physicians and philosophers in history, Maimonides,…...
Want to reduce stress? This is the secret of olive oil
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (424+ words) Recent studies point to a surprising link between the Mediterranean diet, in which olive oil is the main source of fat, and lower inflammation markers and better mood. That's why, especially during stressful times, there is special interest in one…...
Finding light in the shadows of crisis
19+ min ago (390+ words) The current security situation has placed an unprecedented strain on our clinical operations. Both patients and therapists now face a harrowing calculation: is the benefit of a fifty-minute session worth the risk of being caught in a rocket barrage on…...
Bananas are not to blame for constipation
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (376+ words) Bananas are talked about as clogging the intestines and potentially worsening constipation. Recent studies show that the truth is more complex " and one small detail makes the difference. The link between bananas and constipation is deeply rooted in culture and…...
Israeli researchers discover what drives children's wartime stress
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (523+ words) In the wake of the Israel-Hamas War and as the conflict with Iran continues, families of regular soldiers and reservists in the IDF are facing unprecedented stress and uncertainty. A new longitudinal study initiated in the aftermath of the outbreak…...
'Silent murderer': Why Israel must deal with air pollution
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (330+ words) Now, a new study published in the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, titled "Premature mortality and years of life lost attributable to ambient air pollution in Israel, compared to Europe: analysis and implications," attempts to bring the topic to…...
Why it is recommended, especially these days, to watch reality shows
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (380+ words) The temptation to watch and escape into momentary relief is natural and understandable. In times of emergency, our evolutionary survival system works overtime. The body is on alert, the nervous system maintains high vigilance, and the brain constantly searches for…...
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (541+ words) Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?The Jerusalem Post...
Sudan hospital strike kills 64, WHO verifies attack on facility
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) A Friday strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed at least 64, including 13 children, two nurses, one doctor, and multiple patients, and injured 89 others, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X/Twitter on Saturday....
What would a radioactive leak from Dimona mean for Israel?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (601+ words) Concern over a possible radiation leak is growing as attempts to strike strategic sites in southern Israel raise the prospect of a medical and security nightmare. A direct hit on the reactor near Dimona could disperse radioactive particles that may…...