Stress

The 4 things that make you age – and you have control over them

For years we have been accustomed to thinking that aging is a natural and inevitable process, but in recent years the field of longevity has offered a completely different perspective.

One of the most significant factors in accelerated aging is chronic stress
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There are several factors affecting the flare–up of the condition

Is your skin reddish? A dermatologist explains how to restore its previous condition

The ability to maintain a positive attitude and manage anger, may affect overall health and life expectanc

Scientists discovered: A simple daily habit increases life expectancy by 15%


Dr. Maya Rosman: Fatigue, sweets at night and stress? This is the vitamin that will help

Beyond its effect on calcium and bones, vitamin D is also linked to brain function, mood, and stress regulation, so it is important to pay attention to its levels, especially in the winter.

Vitamin D affects the sleep quality

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

A new Hebrew University-led study uncovered how military deployment affects family dynamics.

CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event

A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.

Stress itself also has a direct effect on the cardiovascular system

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.

Insomnia

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.

A cup of coffee

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?

High cortisol levels are associated with a tendency to accumulate belly fat

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.

Sweet potatoes

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.

Sometimes even a short time of movement is enough to activate the body’s balancing mechanisms

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.

It is known that stress is one of the factors that can lead to asthma flare-ups

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.

Many people report that during stressful periods their skin becomes more sensitive, dry or reddish