Healthy living

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.

Microplastics
The steps trend

Are you also participating in the steps trend? Look what it does to your body

A man exercising on the seashore

Expert warns: What you do at age 40 will determine how you live at age 80

Sitting cross-legged

There is a clear factor for blood clots in the legs – and it is not sitting cross-legged


How can you protect yourself in extreme heatwave?

According to the meteorological service, in the coming days are expected to bring extreme heat throughout the country. How can you deal with the heat and keep healthy?

 Metzitzim Beach, June 1, 2023.

Chocolate can do wonders for your health, but only if it's the right kind

Key questions ahead of International Chocolate Day: what is the critical ingredient in your chocolate package and how do you choose it correctly?

 Decadent chocolate pie

This is the best month to start a diet if you want to lose more weight

Discover the link between the month you start a diet and weight loss success.


A doctor warns: This is what will happen to you if you walk barefoot by the pool

Foot health experts recommend avoiding barefoot pool walking to prevent fungal nail infections, which can cause disturbing symptoms and prove challenging to eliminate.

Feet (illustrative)

Not brushing your teeth before bed? You could be making a fatal mistake

An extensive study uncovers the connection between neglecting nightly brushing and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

 How often do you brush your teeth? (illustrative)

The health benefits of broccoli that you didn't know about

Explore the health benefits that broccoli has to offer and learn how to cook it perfectly every time.

 Broccoli

You're using the bathroom wrong and it might be hurting you

A viral video from a doctor has educated viewers on the proper way to use the bathroom without hurting your body and health.

Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?

5 health benefits of pineapple: Unveiling the power of this tropical fruit

Discover the surprising advantages of pineapple and boost your health naturally.


Kosher plant-based food conference comes to Jerusalem - opinion

The awareness of lifestyle medicine has grown exponentially and more and more physicians are being trained in it. We are now in the next generation of plant-based health providers.

 Chickpea meat burger

Sleep Divorce: Do people really sleep better if they're not sharing a bed?

A new survey shows that sleeping alone may be healthier than sleeping with a partner, lending some support to those couples who practice what has been dubbed "sleep divorce."

 Can't sleep because of the heat? (illustrative)