Healthy living

The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth

Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.

Lemon water
A meeting at work.

'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine

Sukkot.

Getting out of the routine without losing balance: The healthy guide to Sukkot

The word “yes” appears outside a head filled with the word “no.”

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


We all do it: 7 things you should not keep in the bathroom

Discover the 7 items that can be ruined by bathroom humidity.

 Shower

Young at heart: 101-year-old neurologist reveals tips for a long and joyful life

Dr. Howard Tucker, an centenarian neurologist from Ohio shares his priceless insights on living a joyful and fulfilling life.

How can you stay young at heart, even in old age?

Not only black lungs: Carpets retain a stubborn grip on pollutants from tobacco smoke

US Department of Energy study finds ozone generators are only partially effective at cleaning rugs exposed to cigarette toxins.

 Cigarette next to a carpet

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.