Emotional stress

"I am functioning, but I have no energy for anything": The phenomenon threatening Israelis

For more than two years, Israelis have been living between sirens and continuous uncertainty. Beneath the surface, the phenomenon of resilience fatigue is spreading.

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One of the most significant factors in accelerated aging is chronic stress

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

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%


This vitamin is most effective in reducing anxiety – and most of you don’t know it

Studies point to a link between magnesium deficiency and higher anxiety levels, and to its role in regulating the nervous system and the stress hormone.

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The big mistake you make when waking up to alarms at night

If you woke up because of an alarm and had a small snack – that is not what will make you gain weight. What matters is the overall pattern.

The problem begins when it turns into a large, unplanned amount, especially of foods high in sugar and fat

When stress comes out through the jaw: The simple treatment for teeth grinding

Ongoing security stress heightens jaw clenching and teeth grinding, causing pain, wear, and sleep issues, with new effective treatments now available beyond night guards.

When stress is not released appropriately, it is expressed through intense activation of the jaw muscles

Dr. Maya Rosman: This is one of the most severe stress phenomena

You don’t see it – but it accumulates in your body – and one of the reasons is stress. And who among us isn’t under pressure right now?

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Dr. Maya Rosman: Are you drinking more coffee now? What it does to stress

Our body is in a very high state of arousal during the days of war, so does another cup of coffee calm you down or actually harm you?

Does another cup of coffee calm you down or actually harm you?

The sirens and the war with Iran: Why there is no need to panic and how to maintain sanity

Panic is a natural response, but it is not always helpful. Experts emphasize that now it is important to slow down, breathe, and avoid emotional escalation and unnecessary panic.

The feeling of uncertainty is difficult, but in practice most citizens are, most of the time, in a relatively safe situation

Everyone is stressed right now, but Dr. Maya Rosman knows which food will calm you down

We’re all in a tough emotional state right now. Before turning to carbohydrates (even though it’s allowed), try a few tasty sweet snacks that can calm the body and give it what it truly needs.

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How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human

Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.

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Israelis' Food Choices After October 7 Reveal How Emotion Quietly Shapes Our Economy

Food has effectively became a tool for emotional regulation rather than a purely rational consumer choice

Young caucasian woman eating greedily on the floor

Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged psychological stress and cancer

For decades, researchers suspected that long-term stress may contribute to cancer. Now a University of Haifa study confirms the link – and it should concern us all.

A woman experiencing emotional stress