Reflexology can reduce patients' anxiety before undergoing surgery, Israeli study finds
Also known as “zone therapy,” reflexology is an ancient practice that began in Egypt, China, and India and made its way to the West a century ago.
Mental Health
Meet the natural pain reliever you didn’t know about
Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged psychological stress and cancer
War, politics fuels domestic violence and aggression in family, new study finds
Navigating the death of a loved one: Each person’s grief is their own - opinion
It is important to acknowledge that each person’s grief is his or her own. As such, it does not help to compare one person’s loss to another’s.
Placing the focus on the therapist
Teva’s Support the Soul program puts therapists front and center post-October 7
A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier
A life-changing habit – short writing about your values or strengths reduces anxiety, strengthens self-confidence, and increases happiness. No therapy, no app – just a pen and paper.
Switching to winter time – and this year it’s going to be especially difficult
This year, Israelis are entering the winter clock event with low spirits and general fatigue. Experts explain how to survive the early darkness.
Maimonides’ medicine: 5 simple steps to regain a sense of control and inner calm
Uncertain times can unsettle us and our children, but Maimonides’ practical tools—breathing, movement, sleep, and nutrition—can strengthen body, mind, and family resilience.
The new Diaspora divide: Oct. 7 and its impact on Australian Jews
Part II, The Australian Jewish experience: How national context shapes the post-Oct. 7 Jewish response.
Reasons to be cheerful: How some Israelis find relief for the soul and body during the war
In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, a number of Israelis managed to find some desperately needed solace in all manner of “alternative” pursuits.
After the testimonies of the hostages: What do two years of complete isolation do to the mind?
Released captives Ariel Cunio and Avinatan Or said they were held alone for two years. How does one survive such captivity, and what does it do to the soul?
Hebrew University study discovers hidden mental health risks for youth during war
This vulnerability materialized under conditions of mass trauma – empathy was not linked to distress in regular times.
The new Diaspora divide: The Oct. 7 split and its psychosocial impact on American Jews
Part I, The United States experience: How national context shapes the post-Oct. 7 Jewish response.
