Health

The noise that stresses those around you: What really happens when you crack your joints

The sound feels like something breaking, so it is easy to think something is being damaged. But studies have not found a clear link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis of the hand.

Illustration: Knuckle cracking
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Breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer

Breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer: Targeting the tumor in an unconventional way


The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous

Stress doesn’t disappear overnight and continues to affect the body. Cholesterol is one indicator influenced not only by diet but also by recent physical and emotional stress.

The war may be over, but the stress remains and it is dangerous

The silent killer in bed: When snoring becomes a real life-threatening danger

Sleep experts warn that loud and persistent snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. Among the signs: Chronic fatigue, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating and increased blood pressure.

Snoring

The small kitchen habit that may reduce the risk of dementia

A new study found that home cooking even once a week not only improves nutrition but also contributes to brain health and reduces the risk of cognitive impairment.

Home cooking is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of dementia:

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

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Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

Do you also find yourselves lately less focused, irritable, and with a particularly short fuse? Sometimes the path to a clear mind actually starts in the gut.

Fermented vegetables

You eat a lot of protein – but not necessarily the right kind

A protein-rich diet has become especially popular, but not all protein sources contribute equally to health, and some are recommended to be consumed less.

Dietitians warn that the label "rich in protein" creates an automatic perception of a healthy product, even when in practice it contains problematic ingredients

When is it better to exercise – in the morning or in the evening?

A new study found that matching workout time to the personal biological clock improves blood pressure, sleep, fitness and sugar levels.

When is it better to exercise – In the morning or in the evening?

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise

The number 8 has become a rule of thumb, but the body does not work according to glasses but according to need – this is what you need to know to avoid dehydration.

Drinking water