A new index challenges BMI: This is what really predicts risk of heart disease
A new study suggests an alternative to BMI for assessing heart failure risk, showing that fat location matters more than overall weight.
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Not only tremor: The daily and nightly challenge of Parkinson’s patients
This is how you will identify a stroke before it is too late
How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old
Most people do it wrong: This is how you really stop severe bleeding
Bleeding from a major blood vessel is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in trauma. Today, a tourniquet is no longer just for soldiers – it is an essential tool in every first aid kit.
Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS: This is the drug given in Israel as compassionate treatment
Veteran journalist Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS, a severe degenerative neurological disease. How many Israelis are diagnosed each year and what are the chances of a cure in the coming years?
Gain weight and feel more stressed? Here is how to solve it
Cortisol, called "the stress hormone," isn’t the body’s enemy. What is its real role, how does prolonged stress affect it, and does morning coffee really spike it as claimed online?
This is what you need to do if there is a suspected fracture
The bones of our body are strong, but they are not unbreakable. If you were injured and suspect that you have broken a bone – This is what you must do and must not do.
Many people are experiencing this phenomenon right now – but there is something you can do
The approaching spring brings with it stunning blooms and excellent weather, but also a few annoying health issues that can be reduced. Here are the most prominent.
More injuries on the way to the protected space: How to reduce the risk of injuries
The Ministry of Health reports that hundreds of people have been injured since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion while trying to reach protected spaces.
Brushing teeth and the surprising exposure to a substance that is dangerous to your health
Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.
Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake
People fear aluminum in deodorants because of claims about breast cancer and degenerative diseases – but repeated tests and official medical reports say otherwise.
In a season of joy, rethinking happiness: Lessons from the tightrope
