Category: Health

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, devoted to atonement and repentance, also involves a 25-hour fast that poses a unique challenge for coffee aficionados. For those accustomed to several cups a day, abstaining from coffee on this day can lead to headaches and dizziness. While some opt to gradually reduce their caffeine intake […]

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the day that we ask for forgiveness for all our wrongdoings. It is the day on which we can get closest to God and also to ourselves, by self-reflection, a mindful practice that involves being present with ourselves and intentionally focusing our attention inward to examine our […]

In an era marked by an increasing number of people revealing their near-death experiences and otherworldly encounters, Tina Hines stands as one such individual. She found herself in a life-altering situation when she went into cardiac arrest in February 2018. Despite the relentless efforts of her husband, Brian, to revive her, Hines remained motionless. […]

A well-known TikTok user, Susie, also known as @susieandmollie on social media, was puzzled by her persistent morning fatigue. Each day, she awoke feeling as tired as when she had gone to bed. Susie was convinced that an elusive factor was disturbing her sleep and was determined to get to the bottom of it. […]

Looking at a heart condition that affects both humans and dogs, a recent study indicates that the two species may be able to beat it together. The study was published on Monday in Genome Medicine, an open-access peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on medical genetics. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious cardiac condition. Furthermore, […]

Two-thirds of Americans from their late teens through their early 40s depend on their parents for some form of material support, according to a new study published by sociologists at North Carolina State University and Duke University.   The study, that found only a third of this age group were financially independent of their […]

Heart disease is influenced by genetics and lifestyle, including diet and exercise. Diet plays a crucial role in heart health. High sodium intake raises blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. On the other hand, reducing sodium lowers blood pressure. Saturated and trans fats increase bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, while […]

When it comes to female anatomy, there’s still a lot that many of us don’t know. A 2019 survey from YouGov found that half of those questioned didn’t know where the vagina was on a diagram of a woman’s genitalia. The survey revealed a widespread lack of knowledge about female anatomy among both sexes, with […]

A collaboration agreement that will promote personalized cancer treatment based on genomic profiling for cancer patients has been signed by the Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem, the Roche-Israel pharmaceutical company and Roche’s affiliate in Massachusetts, Foundation Medicine. It will be the first such integrated model to be offered in Israel. For the […]

Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones. This can have a serious effect on our lifestyle, and boosts risk of fractures – which are linked with an increased risk of death. Fortunately, just as we can build the strength in our muscles, we can build strength in our […]