Not only sweet: What can a teaspoon of honey really do for the body?
It has starred on the holiday table for generations, but in recent years honey has also sparked renewed interest in hospitals and in research. Some interesting facts about honey.
Health and Wellness Around the World
Many women suffer from arm pain after breast cancer surgery – and now a solution has been found
Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs
The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a heavy toll
New study: Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where
Researchers discovered that the human brain stores information about people and the context in which we met them in separate systems that work together during memory retrieval.
Why does the face break out when it's hot? Here is how to stop it
The heat, humidity, and sweat create perfect conditions for breakouts, even for those who usually enjoy balanced skin. Here is how to keep your skin clean and healthy during the Israeli summer.
What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.
3 strange things that happen at night and could indicate the onset of diabetes
When an imbalance of sugar in the body threatens your health, the body cries out for help through sleepless nights of running to the bathroom, painful muscle cramps, and sweaty nightmares.
The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30
More and more studies indicate that the approach toward high blood pressure in women must change, and fast. Here are all the reasons.
Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this
Nearly half of the world's older population takes five medications or more. Ostensibly – this is supposed to protect them. In practice – other things happen.
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.
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.
The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette
A broad review of studies found that short physical activity reduces the craving for a cigarette immediately after the workout and for up to 30 minutes.
