Healthy living

Life doesn’t begin after recovering from illness: Saying yes and living life - opinion

I’m making it my policy to say yes to whatever I can; to not let my current disabilities keep me from taking advantage of life.

The word “yes” appears outside a head filled with the word “no.”
Knees (Illustrative).

What can we learn about life by looking at our knees? - opinion

An illustrative image of people celebrating life.

A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life

The activities that will help you age better

The activities that will help you age better


Israeli teens are getting hooked on plastic surgery - report

Experts believe the rise in plastic surgery among Israeli youth can be partially attributed to unrealistic societal standards regarding beauty, which are amplified by social media.

 Cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty, are on the rise among Israeli youth.

Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?

Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.

 Dora, the baby porcupine rescued from the Knesset fence

What do nap times reveal about a young child’s brain development?

A study shows that reducing naps for children won’t improve brain development and that they should be allowed to nap as frequently and for as long as they need.

 Sleeping child

How does adding fatty cheese to watermelon make it healthier?

Watermelon really isn't bursting with sugar and carbohydrates, and it's less fattening than apples and grapes. It also effectively restores the body's lost fluids.

Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day quite like fresh, sweet watermelon (illustrative)

You won't get a good night's sleep in Tel Aviv, study shows

Green spaces, work schedules, and even the ability to safely walk home at night are all factors considered when determining the ability to have a great night's sleep.

An aerial shot of a Tel Aviv beach

Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'

Tehran is expected to reach 39 C by mid-week.

 The southern Iranian city of Ahvaz

This lesser-known sign of cancer can appear on your sheets every morning

We may all be hot right now, but sometimes waking up in a hot sweat can be a bigger problem than you think.

 A person makes their bed.

Did you know about the surprising health benefits of cherries?

Dr. Maya Roseman delves into the sweet summer fruit and discusses the various health benefits you may not have known about.

Cherries picked from a Golan Heights orchard.

How to get rid of sweat and ice cream stains: A summer laundry guide

An expert explains how to properly wash and dry your delicate clothing needs in the summer - from ice cream stains to sweat stains.

 Laundry washing machine

Is organic food good for health? Maybe, but it upsets flying mammals

The effectiveness of organic farming on biodiversity has been widely documented especially for plants, but there is less research about the effects on wildlife such as bats.

 A colorful display of organic vegetables.