Health
A study revealed: This is what your morning coffee does to your brain
Researchers discovered that caffeine not only improves alertness, but also strengthens the communication between areas in the brain responsible for movement and sensory information processing.
What really helps with weight loss? New study points to a surprising factor
Kaplan Medical Center chief asserts wartime resilience, calling for hospital fortification
Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for this
Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
The epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak is in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, which borders Uganda.
Not 10,000: This is the exact number of steps at which body weight begins to drop
A new study conducted among thousands of participants has found a daily target that may assist not only in weight loss, but also in preventing the recurrent weight regain that troubles many.
This is an action we do not do often, but its effect on the body is crazy
In recent decades, laughter has been researched more and more as part of the connection between body and mind – and the things it does to the body are amazing.
How to know you are not eating enough protein
Studies show that signs of a nutritional deficiency, such as protein, are not always clear and can manifest as a feeling of hunger, fatigue, or a decline in physical function over time.
Chocolate spread – the truth behind the calorie bomb
Homemade halva beats chocolate nutritionally, but calorically they are similar. The key for enjoying it without gaining weight is the quality of the ingredients, but mainly the dosage in a teaspoon.
Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia
Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.
The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health
For years, the thymus was considered an insignificant remnant from prehistoric times. However, new studies point to its significant role in the health of the immune system.
‘I wanted to do something revolutionary,’ first female Druze doctor in Israel tells the ‘Post’
Khir’s own daughters have followed in her footsteps, with one in the process of completing medical school and two pursuing degrees in engineering.
The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age
A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.
Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics
Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.
