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


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

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

Dr. Maya Rosman: Fatigue, sweets at night and stress? This is the vitamin that will help

Beyond its effect on calcium and bones, vitamin D is also linked to brain function, mood, and stress regulation, so it is important to pay attention to its levels, especially in the winter.

Vitamin D affects the sleep quality

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

A new Hebrew University-led study uncovered how military deployment affects family dynamics.

CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

A cardiologist warns: This is what needs to be done these days to prevent a heart event

A cardiologist explains how prolonged stress affects the cardiovascular system and what can be done to maintain health even during periods of security-related tension.

Stress itself also has a direct effect on the cardiovascular system

Sleepless nights in red: All the non-pharmacological solutions that will help you sleep

For three weeks, Israelis have struggled to sleep amid sirens and stress. Sleep loss harms quality of life, but before turning to pills, research-based methods can help improve sleep.

Insomnia

Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?

When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.

A cup of coffee

Gain weight and feel more stressed? Here is how to solve it

Cortisol, called "the stress hormone," isn’t the body’s enemy. What is its real role, how does prolonged stress affect it, and does morning coffee really spike it as claimed online?

High cortisol levels are associated with a tendency to accumulate belly fat

Want to reduce stress? Here’s the sweet potato tip

The sweet potato provides stable energy, is rich in fiber, vitamins and potassium – and contributes both to balancing the body and improving mood.

Sweet potatoes