Healthy living

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

A massive study by Clalit among approximately 600,000 users discovered that step competitions in applications lead to a significant decrease in the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

The steps trend
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

 A man suffering from a headache

Science confirms: Not sleeping enough? You are destroying your brain cells


This is the reason why men sit on the toilet longer than women

Men are much more likely than women to sit on the toilet for a long time - and this is also why their intestines work better

 Top 8 Ultra-Soft Toilet Papers for a Luxurious Bathroom Experience

Top 5 Best Probiotics

Most Effective Probiotic Supplements for Gut Health

 Supplements for Gut Health

YouTuber discovers secrets of Okinawa, 'the healthiest place on Earth'

Drew Binsky spent several days in Okinawa, where a significant number of people live past the age of 100. The experience revealed more than just dietary secrets about this remarkable place.

 Why do people in Okinawa live longer?

Simple tips to boost your health, wellness, and fitness

There is no simple, easy path to good health.

Fitness

Seeing is believing: How observing sickness triggers biological defense mechanisms - study

This raises questions about the interconnectedness of people within a social group and how the perception of sickness can influence the health and behavior of others.

 You don't want to end up sick on your next vacation (illustrative)

Discounts on healthy food lead to increase in consumption - study

Previous research has shown that decisions to purchase specific food items are primarily based on taste and cost.

 Fruit and vegetables in a supermarket.

‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots

Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected. 

Vaccination against the flu

Expensive air purifiers won't necessarily keep you healthy, experts say

If you think expensive air cleaners protect you from germs, forget it

 Aura Air air filtration system in a gaming room.

Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure

Cutting sodium intake can cut blood pressure – which, when high, is the world’s leading cause of chronic disease and death.


Preventing bacteria buildup on your toothbrush: Expert tips

Learn from a dentist about the hidden dangers lurking on your toothbrush and how to keep it bacteria-free.