As we all know, it is recommended to brush our teeth at least twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening. However, it’s worth considering the optimal timing for brushing. In the morning, it is advisable to brush your teeth after breakfast. This helps to remove bacteria and plaque that […]
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In recent years, the global rise in sexually transmitted infections has become a cause for concern, and Israel is no exception. Among these infections, syphilis has emerged as a particularly worrying issue. According to 2023 data from the Israeli Health Ministry, there has been a sharp rise in the incidence of this disease, which can […]
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Anxiety is a common response to stress, but for those dealing with anxiety disorders, it can significantly impact daily life. Now, a groundbreaking rat study has unveiled a significant link between anxiety disorders and a brain receptor known as Tachykinin receptor 3 (TACR3), as well as testosterone. Prof. Shira Knafo, head of the molecular cognitive […]
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Israel has been regarded as having one of the highest fertility rates in the higher-income Western world, and this is true. However, the rate has been declining in the past decade. This is despite the fact that until the end of September 2023, the death rate was at a record low, and the immigration rate […]
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If you also have trouble sleeping at night due to a nagging cough, maybe you should consider eating marshmallows. At least that’s what the TikTok user claims her doctor recommended. But hold off before you run to the supermarket. A new trend that has been sweeping TikTok claims that eating marshmallows before bed helps relieve […]
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How do you get syphilis? The disease is transmitted by direct contact with the sores it causes, which are located on the sexual organs, such as the rectum. Lesions may also appear around or on the lips on the face. Unprotected sex is the primary way of contracting syphilis. But fetuses can also contract the […]
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Instead of buying sugared and dried fruit from Turkey and other countries hostile to Israel, the Israel Plants Production and Marketing Board recommends serving fresh fruits and nuts on Tu Bishvat – the New Year of Trees – that is being marked on Thursday. The custom of buying dried fruits originated with Jews who lived […]
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As Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for trees, approaches, markets are filled with the enticing aroma of dried fruits. Dr. Maya Roseman recently discussed the advantages and disadvantages of dried fruits on the radio station 103FM to help us make an informed choice between dried and fresh fruits. Although Tu Bishvat has a reputation […]
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Momentary halting of breathing dozens or even hundreds of times during one’s sleep – a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – is very dangerous. Not only do they make the victim very sleepy during the day and a dangerous driver, but OSA significantly raises the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure […]
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Let’s face it, everyone is feeling the stress of the current war. The IDF has operated in Gaza with much success in shutting down and countering the terrorist threat. Thanks to our brave soldiers fighting in Gaza, there seems to be a reduction in the number of rocket attacks aimed at Israel. As the war […]
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