Stress
The surprising way to calm the body during sirens
During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.
Dr. Maya Rosman: Fatigue, sweets at night and stress? This is the vitamin that will help
Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study
A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event
Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep
For three weeks, Israelis have struggled to sleep amid sirens and stress. Sleep loss harms quality of life, but before turning to pills, research-based methods can help improve sleep.
Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?
When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.
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?
Want to reduce stress? Here’s the sweet potato tip
The sweet potato provides stable energy, is rich in fiber, vitamins and potassium – and contributes both to balancing the body and improving mood.
This is the most effective and simple tool for calming
In days of sirens and ongoing alertness, the body enters a survival state and secretes stress hormones, but short physical activity may help balance the system and reduce tension.
How sirens and prolonged stress affect breathing
Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.
Stress affects facial skin: The recipe that always works for calming
Prolonged mental stress may damage the skin’s natural protective barrier and lead to dryness, redness and sensitivity, and may even worsen conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea.
Stressed? This is the sign that appears on your face, and it can be eliminated
Our skin absorbs the tension and reacts accordingly with various outbreaks. An expert explains why you must clean your smartphone every day, and why you should reduce dairy products.
Between a siren and stressful news: How to strengthen mental resilience at home
The news and the sirens activate the body in a prolonged survival state. A mindfulness expert explains how it is possible to regulate thoughts, reduce stress and create emotional stability at home.
Over four-fifths of Israeli students struggling to study amid war with Iran - poll
Conducted among 1,220 respondents, including 240 reserve soldiers, the poll highlights significant disruptions to students' ability to study, attend exams, and later return to full academic routines.
