Five Signs of Diabetes
Most of us know the classic signs of diabetes: needing to pee a lot, feeling very thirsty, losing weight, or feeling tired all the time. Those are true for all types of diabetes, but what causes them can be very different depending on which type of diabetes is causing these symptoms. Almost one quarter of […]
Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is anxiety? Anxiety is the body’s response to stress, fear, and apprehension. It’s completely normal to feel anxious now and again, especially before an important life event, test, or interview. In fact, anxiety can often be productive if it motivates us to work harder or find creative solutions. Anxiety also triggers adrenaline, which helps […]
Five Recent Israeli Breakthroughs In Cancer Research
Israel has proven to be at the forefront of cancer research over the past few decades. It’s had dozens of breakthroughs coming from its universities, labs, hospitals and medical centers. Biotech startups have also been instrumental in its research and solutions. It seems like Israeli scientists have taken the lead in cancer research and detection. They […]
Seven Ways to Spot Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s affects 6 million Americans and isn’t merely defined by memory loss. Often confused with dementia, Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder causing a slow, gradual decline in memory, thinking and reasoning, due to the death of brain cells. Dementia is not a disease as such but is classified by a group of symptoms which can […]
How to Safely Dispose of Old Medication
It’s all too easy to throw our leftover, unwanted medications straight into the trash can. It does seem like the most logical option, but unfortunately, this isn’t the best way to dispose of drugs you no longer need. There is a risk of endangering people and animals when drugs are not disposed of properly. Kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
