Health & Wellness

Thousands of soldiers turn to ERAN for emotional support

"In an environment that emphasizes strength, resilience and toughness, asking for help is often perceived as weakness or personal failure," explained ERAN’s national professional director.

Border Police officers visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Gaza border, February 21, 2024

Clalit workers to strike following disagreement with Health Ministry cmtee's 'attempted takeover'

 A Clalit clinic in Jerusalem's Mekor Baruch neighborhood; illustrative.

The healthy drink Kate Middleton starts her day with

 Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales

Viral trend 'Japanese walking' takes over TikTok for weight loss

 Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training.

Dark chocolate really does boost your mood – but only if you eat it this way

How do you know how to choose the right chocolate, and exactly how much of it you need to eat per day to get the beneficial effect on your mood? Dr. Maya Rosman with all the important details.

 Dark chocolate

This is the sport that adds the most years to your life—and it's completely Israeli

A major Danish study shows that racquet sports like tennis, badminton, and even matkot reduce mortality by 47% and extend life more than any other physical activity.

 Both fun and life-extending: people are playing matkot on the beach today

Israeli researchers develop world's first mRNA-based vaccine against bacterium

The team from Tel Aviv University developed a vaccine to combat the bacterium that causes the black plague, using the same system as with the COVID-19 vaccines.

 The research team (Left to right) Prof. Dan Peer, Dr. Inbal Hazan-Halevy & Shani Benarroch.

How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

A new study by Bar-Ilan University shows how war-related stress may lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy (Illustrative)

Experts reveal: This is why you should never go to sleep with wet hair

It's not just about waking up with messy hair—turns out there are several skin and hair issues that can occur when going to bed with wet hair.

 Don't go to sleep with wet hair

Health Ministry launches digital vaccination record

After years of delays, Israel’s Health Ministry launched a service for viewing and downloading personal digital vaccination records, which includes all vaccines given.

 A baby vaccines book at a family health center ("Tipat chalav") on March 5, 2019.

The Family Institute: Changing views on therapy in the haredi world

The Family Institute clinic serves mostly haredi and National Religious clients, offering specialized therapy for individuals, couples, families, children, and victims of abuse.

 RABBI DR. YISRAEL LEVITZ with Family Institute graduates, 2015.

Post-Iran war trauma: Navigating the emotional storm of the 12-day war

Despite nearly two weeks of terror, Israelis, in true fashion, have returned to routine. But don’t be fooled – many people have been affected emotionally.

 An illustrative photo of smiling and frowning faces.

Can coordination exercises slow down aging? New research from Haifa University

Discover how coordination exercises could slow aging by improving organ communication, according to new research.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Fresh or frozen fruit – which is healthier? Dr. Maya Rosman answers

We all already know that berries are health bombs packed with vitamins and antioxidants. But what about the ones in the supermarket’s frozen section? Dr. Maya Rosman explains.

 Frozen berries