Heart health

This is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

A new study has found that most people do not consume enough flavanols, natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

Plum is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks
Apple juice

Prince William drinks this juice every morning. Is it really good for the heart?

In the 24 hours following the match and during the two days after it, an increase of about 25 percent was recorded in the number of hospitalizations due to myocardial infarction

Why during the World Cup do more heart attacks occur? Cardiologist explains and warns

Experts explain how a few simple changes to your evening routine can contribute to heart, brain, and metabolic health

4 nighttime habits to adopt right now to slow down the aging process


The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free

In the United States, it is recommended that every adult undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime to identify hidden genetic risk for heart disease even when all other tests are normal.

Every adult should undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime

New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks

American heart associations unveil the “30 Revolution”: a new long-term risk calculator, once-in-a-lifetime genetic blood tests, and a firm stance against popular dietary supplements.

Illustration: Heart attack

How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

A heart attack is often silent, deceptive, and feels like indigestion. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to distinguish between anxiety and a cardiac event – and how one pill can save a life in seconds.

Illustration: Heart attack

Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health

Dark chocolate has in recent years gained an almost medicinal status, but there are many variables that influence the positive effect of the sweet on the body.

Dark chocolate

These sleep habits may put your heart at risk

Researchers tracked participants’ sleep patterns for close to a decade using wearable devices.

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January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures

During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

Zambian children celebrate Christmas in Israel after Save a Child's Heart surgeries

Thirteen pediatric and young heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel after receiving free cardiac surgery as part of the Save a Child's Heart program in Holon.

Thirteen pediatric and heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel as part of SACH’s humanitarian medical program, which provides free cardiac surgery to children from developing countries.

Heartie wins two Red Dot Design awards

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Israel's life expectancy is rising, but can continue to rise higher - opinion

Congratulations to the State of Israel. Well done. Now, let’s do even better.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion

We need to do something about the next possible victim of heart disease.

THE MAYO CLINIC headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota: Though being overweight or obese is certainly a risk factor and increases one’s odds of suffering a cardiac event, the Mayo Clinic cites data that 15-30% of thin people will get heart disease, the writer notes.