Stress

Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds

Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)
What happens to the gut when a child experiences stress?

The surprising connection between your childhood and the stomach aches you suffer from today

Israelis in a bomb shelter

"I am functioning, but I have no energy for anything": The phenomenon threatening Israelis

One of the most significant factors in accelerated aging is chronic stress

The 4 things that make you age – and you have control over them


Is eating foods with food dyes bad for you? Here's what you should know

Are food colorings really necessary in children's sweets? Dr. Maya Roseman explains the side effects of food coloring on our health and on that of our children.

 Sweets, illustration

Rising stress of war: 78% reported in boys and 69% in girls, concerning report shows

The education system wasn't prepared for a state of emergency in terms of security. Until October 7, 26% of schools didn't have the proper protection, and 15% had no protection at all.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023.

Chronic stress can cause cancer spread - study

Cancer patients, especially, have many sources of severe stress, including worrying about their prognosis and enduring weeks of therapy. 

 Stress (illustrative).

Israel sees rapid increase in use of sleeping pills since October 7

Pharmacies across the country are dealing with a flood of requests for medical and alternative sleep medications • Experts warn: Drugs damage the structure of sleep and cause addiction

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

National PTSD clinic launched  at Tel Aviv University 

TAU's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience has opened a PTSD clinic on January 1 to handle the expected surge in trauma patients after the October 7 massacre.

 THE CLINIC team: Treating PTSD as soon as possible.

Traces of emotional trauma from war? Here's how you can erase them - study

Israelis are agonized over the thought that they will suffer from long-time emotional trauma due to what they endured.

 A PICTURE OF Shani Nicole Louk, who was missing following the Supernova massacre on October 7, is displayed during a demonstration last month by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza after they were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas. Louk’s death was later confirmed by I

Enduring nightmares due to the situation? Learn to transform them

Is the situation in Israel giving you nightmares? Use this brain-effective method to transform your dreams and manifest a better reality.

This is how you assess your bad dreams

Trying to quit smoking? Here are tips to avoid a relapse when stressed

Stressful situations can tempt ex-smokers to some again, but here are strategies to overcome the urge and stay smoke-free.

 Cigarette next to a carpet

Israel at war - Three unconventional tips for dealing with stress

In times of heightened stress, traditional advice like sports and meditation can be challenging to follow.


Coping with the stress of war: Handling the new reality

In the past month, we have all managed to do okay and cope as we look around and hear too many stories that would be almost unbelievable if they were not unfortunately true.

 WHO MAKES an evacuation plan from a playground?