Hi-Tech on the Kibbutz: The Start Up Nation’s New Tech Incubators

A kibbutz is a collective community unique to Israel, traditionally based on agriculture and many of which were formed by pioneers looking to build a community for themselves. For many years, the residents of the kibbutz would share everything, living in modest accommodation, all eating together in the dining hall, and would all divide the […]

Is Herbal Medication Better For You?

Many people immediately assume that natural alternatives to conventional medicine are always safe and effective and give little thought to potential side effects or interactions with other medications. The increase in popularity of herbal medicine in recent years may  have come about due to the population’s dislike and discomfort with the many side effects that […]

Made in Israel- Top Medical Innovations Straight from the Holy Land

Israel is at the forefront of technology and in recent years has become a leader in global innovation and creativity. Often referred to as the start-up nation, you wouldn’t believe how many medical and technical advances have come out of Israel. We’re going to talk about 15 medical advances, but there are hundreds more in […]

What You Need to Know About Traveling with Medications

Taking medicine, whether that’s over the counter or prescription, is such an integral part of daily life that most of us wouldn’t even consider the fact that traveling with medication could be a problem. Yet there are some countries where certain medications are illegal, even popular medications freely available in America.  Also, even if your […]

Can Studying Art Improve Doctors Bedside Manners?

The study of Art has often been thought of as the polar opposite to science and math studies. One is creative and based on visuals and emotions and the other statistical, factual and based on research. The two fields are generally not offered together in academic settings. What is being revealed in recent years is […]

Running for Your Heart

Exercise is an essential part in keeping healthy and maintaining heart health, but does running specifically benefit our heart as much as we previously thought? More plaque in arteries? A new study was released a few months ago which investigated whether or not years of endurance and training actually did lead to healthier hearts. Not […]