Health

A cold, allergy or asthma? An expert doctor explains how to identify

Spring and post-shelter exposure – cases are rising. A lingering runny nose, night cough and wheezing may signal allergy or worsening asthma, not a simple cold.

Not every "cold" is really a cold
Illustration: Endometriosis

The menu that promises to make life easier for many women

Sometimes it begins with a mild feeling of dryness, but over time it may develop into a real difficulty in chewing, swallowing and even speaking. When it comes to people who use dentures, the effect is felt even more

Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think

A woman cycling

The small change that can extend life


Between routine and emergency: How do we slowly return to a reality that changed quickly?

Until a few days ago, we were all still running to shelters, and now routine. How do we cope with this rapid and unnatural return, and why do we need a lot of patience?

It's OK to stop from time to time

Good for muscle: 7 spring vegetables with a surprising amount of protein

They are now arriving at the markets, and this is a great opportunity to get all the excellent nutritional values of spring vegetables.

Peas are one of the vegetables richest in protein

Preventing PTSD in real time: AI-powered first-aid app available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic

Founder Schwartz Tayri told The Jerusalem Post in an interview that Israel’s ambassadors to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain requested the app.

THE APP provides field-ready guidance in the ‘golden hour’ symptoms of acute shock

This is a snack you really have to get to know

Shalva, puffed wheat coated with a sweet glaze – offers less fat and salt than processed snacks, but still contains a considerable amount of sugar, and it is still a snack that deserves a chance.

Shalva

Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time

Does losing an hour of sleep during the switch to daylight saving time increase carb cravings, or will extra daylight boost activity? Here’s how to avoid gaining weight.

Studies show that fatigue impairs the brain’s ability to make good nutritional decisions

More expensive, more processed: The paradox of a “gluten-free” diet you may fall into

Avoiding gluten is a global trend, but not essential for weight loss. Dr. Itay Gal explains how to build healthy eating habits without giving up dough.

Foods containing gluten

Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion

Over the past two and a half years, I’ve often turned to my pen. While so much has been rattled and shaken - writing became my way to make sense of it all, and a source of comfort.

AT ZEIDA’S last liberation dinner in Melbourne, Australia, 2015

Working through war: Six ways Israelis can stay calm amid constant threat

The following are six suggestions for dealing with the security situation in a way that may help alleviate stress.

MANAGE YOUR phone – in ways you may not expect

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way

With the reopening of the education system, an educational psychologist explains how we should help children return to routine.

Back to school at Uzi Hitman School in Petah Tikva