health

For months, a 3-year-old boy complained of severe stomach pains. Despite repeated hospital visits, doctors sent him home with painkillers. An X-ray finally revealed a shocking discovery.

The cucumber is found in almost every Israeli salad, but it is commonly thought to have little nutritional value. Is that really the case?

Beans support digestion, aid in protein building, and are rich in calcium and iron. Their benefits are magnified when sprouted. Beans for every occasion.

The human brain is responsible for all our daily actions: movement, thoughts, feelings, and more. Here are five intriguing facts you might not know about your brain, including the mystery that much of its workings remain unsolved by scientists worldwide.

For 26 years, Cole Cohen from California lived with an undiagnosed massive hole in her brain, enduring chronic pain. Only recently was the mystery solved.

Fats provide a convenient and concentrated source of energy, help in the absorption of vitamins and crucial nutrients from food, and play a significant role in cell membrane stability, signal transmission between cells, metabolism regulation, and inflammation control. So why do they have such a bad reputation?

Before the mishloach manot overflow with candies and your chocolate-stained, hyperactive kids fill the house, here are ten facts you might not know about sugar, a central ingredient in today’s mishloach manot.

They are small, but mighty - the benefits and drawbacks of sunflower seeds

Are you sneaking to the fridge every night for sweets? Studies reveal that this bad habit has several negative health implications. So, how do we overcome it?

Discover a delicious and creative way to consume vital nutrients: a refreshing green smoothie.

While it's undeniably important to invest in our inner selves, let's be honest - we shouldn't neglect our outer appearance either... Here are ten wonderful tips to work wonders on your facial skin, making it youthful and radiant.

Numerous researchers attribute the relatively low incidence of cancer and Alzheimer's in India to turmeric being a staple in their diet. Discover what you didn’t know about turmeric.

The orange is often seen as a winter staple, surrounded by health myths. But is there truth to these claims?

The overwhelming abundance offered by Western culture is truly dizzying. Starting with chocolate with or without crisps, with lentil candies, cashews, chocolate or vanilla cookies, in strawberry, banana, pineapple flavor, and for those feeling down, there's also dark chocolate, which, let us not be mistaken, also comes with or without cookies. Ending with gum in an array of colors, shapes, and every flavor imaginable.

Do you understand the importance of proper nutrition for your health? Great. Are you committed to consuming whole grains, natural sweeteners, and whole foods? Wonderful. Abstaining from junk food? Kudos. But wait, that's still not enough. What time do you go to bed? When was the last time you exercised a bit? Physical activity and good sleep are equally critical to what you consume, and if you're aiming for robust health, you can't rely on miracles without change in these areas.

Often misunderstood as a fattening fruit, grapes are packed with health benefits including cancer prevention, anti-aging properties, and vascular cleaning. Embrace summer with one of Israel's praised fruits - grapes.