Health & Wellness

Experts warn: This is the important thing you must do before eating bananas

We don’t know a single person who does this before putting a banana in their mouth – and it turns out it could be dangerous.

This is the important thing you must do before eating bananas

The joys and challenges of grandparenting

 An illustrative image of grandparents playing with their grandchildren.

Essential 'Tipat Halav' well-baby stations in danger of collapse across Israel, Taub Center reveals

A NURSE gives a baby a check-up at the ‘Tipat Halav’ baby clinic in Mevaseret Zion in August 2012.

Cucumber peel is a treasure of nutrients with multiple health benefits

Cucumber peel is a treasure of nutrients with multiple health benefits.

Seamless socks and label-free kidswear: Primark presents 'sensory friendly' clothing

The changes come after feedback from parents highlighted neck labels and sock seams as particular problems.

Seamless socks and label-free kidswear: Primark presents 'sensory friendly' clothing.

Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds

Participants following the washoku eating pattern were up to 20% less likely to experience depressive symptoms.

Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds.

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' Detected in Feminine Hygiene Items

Graham Peaslee explains these chemicals pose risks to wearers and persist in the environment.

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' detected in feminine hygiene items. Illustration.

Measles outbreak reported in Israel, Health Ministry pushes parents to vaccinate

Over the past three months, 245 measles cases have been diagnosed, and there are currently 91 active cases.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Sacha Baron Cohen reveals dramatic transformation for MCU role as Mephisto

New images of Cohen show an astonishing transformation, and many fans expressed shock and amazement over his body transformation photos.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen arrives for Showtime Golden Globe Nominee Celebration Premiere.

Massive study reveals: This food lowers blood pressure just like medication

A study involving 5,200 participants reveals that foods rich in certain plant compounds lower blood pressure by 7 points and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Eating and enjoying reduced blood pressure

Shock findings: 44 percent of restroom users in hospital skip handwashing

Over 19 weeks, pipe sensors at a Copenhagen hospital recorded more than 2,600 flushes and revealed handwashing failures peaking at 61.8 percent.

Shock findings: 44 percent of restroom users in hospital skip handwashing. Illustration.

Food for thought: The foods that can improve children’s concentration

Even though it’s vacation time and children’s concentration isn’t in high demand, it’s still a good idea to start paying attention to what they eat—regardless of the school schedule.

A distracted child

Better sleep, less burnout: New Nature study reveals four-day workweek health benefits

Employees reported less stress, better sleep, and increased job satisfaction during the four-day workweek trial.

Better sleep, less burnout: New Nature study reveals four-day workweek health benefits.

Study reveals: The simple food that treats depression within a month

A study from the University of Arizona reveals that daily vinegar consumption reduces depression symptoms by 42% within a month, without side effects.

Apple cider vinegar: Is it more effective than antidepressant medication?