Stress
War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds
A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.
Men in a cave: Why awareness is our way out to the light
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem
Israelis report surge in ankle injuries due to rush to bomb shelters during Israel-Iran War
During times of heightened security, ankle sprains become even more frequent in Israel.
Why the war with Iran is different from anything we’ve known – and how it affects us all
How the disruption of sleep during wartime nights affects our concentration, mood, and daily functioning – and what we can do to cope better.
Pregnancy in a time of uncertainty: How to calm yourself at home
Pregnant women experience anxiety and stress in these difficult days even more intensely. Here are practical tips on how to reduce stress and protect the health of the fetus and the mother.
Food against anxiety: Here’s everything you should eat to reduce stress
The connection between food and anxiety might sound a bit strange, but it turns out the effect is almost immediate. Here are the foods that will calm you down – even just a little.
Dr. Maya Roseman: Craving something sweet? Here’s how to calm your brain without paying in calories
Everything you need to know about the link between fatigue, stress, sugar cravings, and how to give your body what it wants in a balanced way that won’t cause you to crash.
Stress and anxiety triggered by Oct. 7 events cause aggravation of chronic diseases
8% of patients maintained that the ongoing war had affected the quality of the treatment they are receiving for psoriasis.
One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey
“The findings are deeply troubling,” said Moshe Bar-Haim, CEO of the Israel Cancer Association. “Smoking shortens life expectancy and causes numerous diseases and deaths.
Female children may face greater emotional and immune challenges from prenatal stress, study finds
Maternal stress in late pregnancy may reprogram newborns’ stress and immune systems, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find.
Reducing sensory overload – relieving our stressed nervous system
Helping our stressed senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch adjust to the extreme highs and lows we have been experiencing since October 7.
81% of students report stress amid an atmosphere of war - study
The research reveals the profound impact of war on students’ psychological well-being.
