Stress

For three weeks, Israelis have struggled to sleep amid sirens and stress. Sleep loss harms quality of life, but before turning to pills, research-based methods can help improve sleep.

When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.

Cortisol, called "the stress hormone," isn’t the body’s enemy. What is its real role, how does prolonged stress affect it, and does morning coffee really spike it as claimed online?

The sweet potato provides stable energy, is rich in fiber, vitamins and potassium – and contributes both to balancing the body and improving mood.

In days of sirens and ongoing alertness, the body enters a survival state and secretes stress hormones, but short physical activity may help balance the system and reduce tension.

Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.

Prolonged mental stress may damage the skin’s natural protective barrier and lead to dryness, redness and sensitivity, and may even worsen conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea.

Our skin absorbs the tension and reacts accordingly with various outbreaks. An expert explains why you must clean your smartphone every day, and why you should reduce dairy products.

The news and the sirens activate the body in a prolonged survival state. A mindfulness expert explains how it is possible to regulate thoughts, reduce stress and create emotional stability at home.

Conducted among 1,220 respondents, including 240 reserve soldiers, the poll highlights significant disruptions to students' ability to study, attend exams, and later return to full academic routines.