Health

Addicted to Ritalin: When ADHD medication becomes a solution for every problem

ADHD medication consumption in Israel has nearly doubled within five years, but alongside the medical benefits, the danger of emotional use and dependency development also rises.

Ritalin
Why do you drink coffee and drink diet and I can't?

Three questions children ask about food and adults struggle to handle

Mackerels

Which fish have the most omega-3 and what are the plant-based substitutes?

Twenty years later, I was once again flying solo – but in a paperless world.

Want to be happier? Slow down and reconnect with your family


Stop forcing yourselves to wake up early to work out – this is your hour

Morning workouts have become a viral and enviable symbol of discipline and willpower, but a new study reveals that not everyone benefits from them in the same way.

An early morning run

The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development

Can exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy leave a long–term mark on children's brains? A new study examined the issue.

Pesticides

The alcoholic beverages that will do the least damage to your diet

Alcohol is an obstacle to weight loss. But anyone building a balanced menu can also enjoy a cocktail every now and then – you just need to pay attention to what you are putting into your glass.

White wine

Dr. Maya Rosman with the summer fruit that is excellent for weight loss

In the summer everyone gets excited about grapes and watermelon – but the truth is that plums are not only no less tasty – but they are also very healthy for you.

Plums

Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding

Many parents still hear that a baby must eat every 3 hours. In practice, the current recommendations in pediatrics and breastfeeding speak of responsive feeding.

You do not feed according to a clock alone, but according to the baby

What energy drinks really do to the body

They look like just another soft drink, and promise immediate alertness. But behind the bright colors and sweet taste of energy drinks hides a combination that could be dangerous.

Energy drink

Unremitting fatigue: Seven medical reasons most people miss

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in medicine, but the good news is that in most cases, a basic evaluation by a family doctor will uncover the cause of the problem.

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in medicine

A doctor explains: Why do we always get sick on vacation?

It has happened to everyone at least once. You arrived at the vacation you looked forward to so much – and you feel terrible. Why does this happen, and how can it be prevented?

Why do we always get sick on vacation?

Breakthrough in autism research: Brain scans reveal two distinct biological types

A large–scale international study has identified two contrasting patterns of communication between brain regions in some children and young people with autism.

Breakthrough in autism research

Even one drink a day raises cancer risk

A massive review found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to an increase in the risk of various types of cancer.

Maybe you should rethink this drink