Well-being

Antibiotics may cast a years-long shadow on your gut. One type stands out

Specialists advise patients to support gut health during and after treatment with fiber rich diets, fermented foods, and medical guidance.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Used blister packets that contained medicines, tablets and pills are seen, in this picture illustration taken June 30, 2018.
Alon center team (from L): Co-directors Adi Zarka Schwartz and Doron Shabti with IDF educator and Home Front support officer Sher Roval, in Tel Aviv.

Supporting Israel’s soldiers: Alon Center helps reservists rebuild their lives

The Alon Center helps Israeli reservists navigate life after combat by providing support for the soldiers and their families.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
An illustrative image of grandparents playing with their grandchildren.

Why spending time with grandchildren can ease war trauma for Israel's seniors

For Israelis over 60, time with grandchildren is more than joy; it’s healing, easing war stress, loneliness, and emotional scars.

|ByDR. MIKE GROPPER
Weight-loss injections 41% more effective than surgery in reducing obesity-related cancer risk.

Complications arise from stopping weight-loss injections before pregnancy, study finds

Women who stop GLP-1 weight loss injections near pregnancy experience more complications, including rapid weight gain and gestational diabetes.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Cancer misinformation is harmful to women’s health

Misinformation about cancer is spreading on TikTok and it's harming women.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

How to spot traumatic brain injury

Many people, including children and the elderly, at susceptible to brain injuries. Here are some symptoms of brain injuries to be aware of.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByMAARIV
An artistic illustration of part of a brain fading away, indicating memory loss.

Sleep is paramount for wellness - opinion

In her book What’s Missing from Medicine, Dr. Saray Stancic provides some solid sleep advice.

JULY 23, 2023ByALAN FREISHTAT
SUNSET TIME: Using artificial lighting, not from sunlight, has enabled us to stay up later and wake up earlier.

You're using the bathroom wrong and it might be hurting you

A viral video from a doctor has educated viewers on the proper way to use the bathroom without hurting your body and health.

JUNE 30, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?