Health

Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.

WhatsApp users.
“In 2026, smart shoe care turns footwear from disposable fashion into a long-term investment that preserves value, comfort, and sustainability.”

The 2026 comprehensive guide to footwear longevity: Expert preservation strategies

Pecans

The small daily addition that keeps your heart healthy

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous


The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety and blood sugar levels, and can make any meal much more satisfying and balanced.

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety, blood sugar levels, and the amount of food in the meal

Want to relax? Here is the surprising and delicious tip!

Looking for a natural way to calm the body and mind? Swiss chard, a leafy vegetable rich in magnesium and antioxidants, may help reduce stress, and improve nervous system function.

A family meal is mindful eating

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

When exactly does the brain realize it is full, and why does eating slowly equal eating fewer calories? Our dietitian explains.

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

Israel’s hospitals are beginning to recognize, empower family caregivers

Family caregivers are crucial to treatment success, and Israeli hospitals are starting to provide recognition and help.

(From R) MALI RUBINSTEIN; Orit Horn; President Isaac Herzog; Galit Shebo Mahasri; and Prof. Pia Raanani.

Dream Care: This haredi male nurse is helping redefine private nursing care in Israel

After seeing patients fall through the cracks, a haredi nurse set out to reinvent care at home.

Matan Nitzky with assorted Dream Care patients

The reality of 'neurodiversity': Autism awareness under Iranian missile attacks

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “I want to stay in the car!” - a wartime moment exposes the gap between ideology and reality.

A WORLD of color, pattern, and inner logic: a collaborative drawing by Kfar Shimon artists Nir Aloni, Noga Eitan, and Danny, whose work reflects the complexity, creativity, and emotional depth often hidden behind public misunderstandings of autism.

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans

Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new treatment emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.

PTSD illustration.

Is gluten-free flour really healthy? Dr. Maya Rosman answers once and for all

Many people think that gluten-free products are necessarily healthier, but is this a nutritional myth?

Gluten-free flours

The plague of Passover: This is how you will cope with constipation and gas during the holiday

Passover brings with it abdominal discomfort, gas, and constipation. But the symptoms can be alleviated.

Illustration: A man suffering from constipation

Want to make changes in life right now? This is how you will avoid mistakes

Dina Dror, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, explains how to distinguish between a considered decision and an emotional response to ongoing pressure.

In periods of uncertainty, many consider dramatic changes in life