Trauma, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, means “a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury.” Beginning with the Hamas terror attacks on Oct. 7 and continuing with Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the atmosphere in the country over the past three months has been one of […]
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A two-month-old baby from the Jerusalem area died of whooping cough (pertussis) a week ago after becoming ill at the age of five weeks – about a week before the earliest age of two months at which he could have received the vaccine. An epidemiological investigation revealed that the baby’s mother was not vaccinated during […]
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Many people suffering from hearing loss refuse to get hearing aids because of embarrassment or their refusal to accept the fact that have a disability. About one in 10 people who need such a device actually use them. However, after hearing this news, many hearing-impaired individuals may run to purchase a hearing aid. According to […]
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Contrary to rumors and claims on social media and in the press, there has not been an increase in suicides by Israelis since the Hamas attack on October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry and its National Suicide Prevention Council. In fact, the numbers have even decreased. Dr. Gilad […]
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Carrots are not only delicious and low in calories but also packed with numerous health benefits. While they are commonly associated with improving vision, their benefits go far beyond that. Including carrots in your diet, particularly during winter, is highly recommended. Here are several reasons why: Four reasons why you should keep carrots in your […]
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Obese teenagers have a significantly higher risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a large cohort study led by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer. The study, just published in the prestigious JAMA Pediatrics under the title “Adolescent Body Mass […]
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An intricate link between the control of one’s automatic urges and between one’s psychological resilience and mood variations has been discovered in a Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) study on IDF soldiers in basic training. “Inhibitory control” (IC) is a basic executive function that involves the control of attention, behavior, thoughts, and emotions) by pausing […]
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Some 200 Israelis have contracted the JN.1 coronavirus variant, a highly contagious sub-variant starting to dominate the latest wave of COVID-19 infections, Maariv reported on Monday. The Health Ministry confirmed the report, adding that Israel has seen a small rise in morbidity rates…around 200 cases of the sub-variant were recorded in Israel.” The Centers for […]
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People have questioned me as to why, at The Wellness Clinic, we offer a free consultation before starting a program. It’s very simple. People need to know before they get started on their journey to improved health that it doesn’t happen just because you sign up. It’s hard work, but it’s well worth the effort. […]
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The occasion of the opening of the academic year has given reason for Orna Avidan, naturopath at Maccabi Tivi, to give recommendations on what to eat in order for us to concentrate and study better. Avidan recommends these foods in particular: 1. Berries Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. Blueberries, in particular, have […]
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