Five Healthy Summer Habits We Should All Be Doing
Summer is approaching! That usually means some time off work, maybe a vacation abroad and definitely time in the sun. With all the fun that accompanies the summer, it can sometimes be easy to forget about our health. Hotter temperatures means there is more of a risk of dehydration and sunburn. Luckily, with these five […]
Cancer and Israel’s Cutting Edge Tech
By Linda Dinovitz “Cancer is a huge, global public-health problem. Without warning, it strikes people of all socio-economic strata, all ages, and all races… Though the rate of cancer deaths for Jews in Israel is among the lowest in the world –177 deaths for every 100,000 people – cancer kills more Jews in Israel than any other Disease.” -Jerusalem Post- “The […]
The Asthma Survival Guide
Asthma is a chronic lung disease which affects over 300 million people worldwide. There is no cure for asthma yet, but there are many treatment options which help asthma sufferers both survive and thrive! Read on for tips from this short Asthma Survival Guide. Asthma makes it hard for patients to breathe and happens when […]
Israeli Study on Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? According to the National MS Society, “Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. It disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the body.” MS is a disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. Significantly more women are […]
Common Heart Conditions and How to Avoid Them
Heart conditions are the most common cause of death in the United States. One in every four deaths in the US can be attributed to a heart condition, the most common being coronary artery disease. The most unfortunate part of this phenomenon is that the majority of heart conditions can be prevented by changes in […]
Five Misconceptions about Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood and every cell in the body. It is an essential part of normal metabolism, but too much or too much of the wrong kind can lead to trouble. The body produces cholesterol in two ways. The liver produces most of it. The other source is the […]
Five Signs you Should See a Doctor
It is hard to take the time out of our busy lives to visit a doctor when we’re not really sure there is a need to. It’s often difficult to know if what we’re experiencing is a normal symptom or not. Maybe it is something that requires further attention. Early detection offers a better long-term […]
Do Doctors in Israel Recommend the Flu Shot?
The influenza virus was first discovered in the 1930s, and scientists had a working vaccine by the 1940s. It is thought that influenza began circulating after the establishment of cities when there were more densely populated areas. After influenza pandemics in 1957 and 1968, scientists identified the predominant strains of flu. With this data, they […]
Do We All Have ADHD?
It’s ADHD Awareness Month. What better time to learn more about the subject? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that affects children and adults alike. It is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children, but the exact cause is unknown. It is more common in boys than in girls and is […]
What You Need to Know Before Starting Medicare
Medicare is a complex subject and many people remain confused or intimidated by the process. As with any government program, there are lots of rules, policies and choices to make. To make the best choices, it’s important that you have a good understanding of the terms and process. In this article we will clarify and […]
