Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem and Üsküdar University in Turkey have agreed to collaborate on carrying out advanced research in neuropsychiatry and other advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment, organizing regional and international conferences together, and exchanging information. Herzog Medical Center Director-General Dr. Kobi Haviv and Prof. Pinchas Danon, head of the hospital’s psychiatric department, […]

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Health Ministry criticized for allowing smoking at airport terminal

The Israel Airports Authority was denounced on Wednesday by public health groups for reinstating “smoking rooms” at Ben-Gurion Airport after they were barred three years ago and the Health Ministry for “doing nothing except for issuing statements” against it.  The authority claimed on Channel 12 News that because smokers lit up secretly and illegally in […]

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Conformity hinders task performance in groups – study

A new study looks at the impact of group conformity on task performance in various environments and leverages insights from cultural evolution, social learning, and social psychology to experimentally test the effects of conformity on group dynamics. The study’s findings reveal that while conformity does not influence group performance in stable environments, it hinders it […]

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Neuroscientist recommends ditching melatonin for this sleep cocktail

Are you tired of tossing and turning all night despite taking melatonin supplements? Well, you’re not alone. Renowned American Neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman, has thrown the spotlight on melatonin’s limitations and introduced a game-changing solution for those seeking a restful night’s sleep. In a recent viral TikTok video, Dr. Huberman revealed his groundbreaking “ultimate supplement cocktail” […]

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5 foods you think are healthy but are actually ultra-processed

Frozen pizza, ready meals, and chocolates are well-known for being unhealthy. However, even foods that are often considered healthy, like whole-wheat bread, bran cereal, and sugar-free yogurt, can fall into the category of ultra-processed foods.  Ultra-processed foods have undergone extensive alteration from their natural state, often including adding preservatives or artificial flavors to enhance their […]

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