These seven healthy habits effectively reduce chances of a stroke - study

Health & Wellness weekly newsletter These seven healthy habits effectively reduce chances of a stroke - study A new study found that there are seven health tools that can reduce your risk of suffering from one of the most dangerous medical conditions. These are the findings. [Read More...]( Frequent napping linked to poor heart health, study says A new study shows how napping regularly may put you at higher risk for high blood pressure and stroke, perhaps because many people who take naps may do so because of poor sleep at night. [Read More...]( Trauma and stress, not chemical imbalance, likely cause of depression - study Surveys have found that 80% or more of the general public believe depression is caused by a "chemical imbalance." [Read More...]( Israeli researchers find new molecule that constantly renews cell vitality - study The promising new molecule, found in diseased tissues by Hebrew University researchers, may eventually prevent age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. [Read More...]( First time in Israel: Adult stem cells transplanted in toddler with rare skin disease The first transplantation of the mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) was given as part of compassionate treatment to a two-and-a-half-year-old boy suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB). [Read More...]( New method to improve visual perception of people with autism developed in TAU ‘Memory flashes’ help patients generalize learning to other situations and may also help in rehabilitation after neurological injuries. [Read More...]( Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic Spiez Lab's exterior provides no hint of the high-stakes work inside, its angular architecture resembles European university buildings erected in the 1970s. [Read More...]( Nazareth hospital opens acute room for Arab victims of sexual violence There are seven such acute rooms around Israel, but none so far have been made accessible to the Arab sector. [Read More...]( How can we cope with collective trauma? It’s no secret that our lives are challenging. Experts claim that we’re all traumatized, but there’s something we can do. [Read More...]( Learning to live with wrinkle lines: Breaking down Botox Made from a highly purified strain of the botulinum toxin – the same microbe that causes food poisoning – Botox is actually a miracle drug with many uses. [Read More...]( Why does silencing your phone lead to more anxiety, not less? - study People are glued to their phones and are constantly receiving notifications. So, some put their phones on silent. Does it really help calm down and lessen anxiety? New research says no. [Read More...]( Sarcoma: Raising awareness in Israel for this rare type of cancer July is International Sarcoma Awareness Month and for the first time in Israel, a march organized by Ichilov and Haim Association took place in Tel Aviv. [Read More...]( Two more HIV patients achieve remission as UN warns of AIDS crisis UNAIDS warned that "the global AIDS response is under threat," due to global instability in the past two years. [Read More...]( Is chocolate actually good for you? New study explains Researchers found that cocoa in moderation might be the sweet spot to reduce risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. It is unclear how this translates to a typical bar of chocolate. [Read More...]( Link between processed meat and colon cancer found, say French health authorities The French ANSES confirmed that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other processed meat products, such as sausages, increase the risk of colon cancer. [Read More...]( Fast food, prunes, dementia: Which foods help women's health? - study Fast food is convenient but devastating to the body and linked to a higher risk of dementia, with health damage passed on even to babies. [Read More...]( Gene identified that boosts muscular strength through exercise- study Researchers have discovered a gene that promotes muscle strength when activated by physical activity, leading to the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments. [Read More...]( Twitter shows COVID-19 promoted healthy eating in the US - study The widespread lockdowns and restaurant closures of 2020 drastically changed daily routines and how people accessed food and alcohol. [Read More...]( How can you encourage creativity, strength in your toddler? To find unique strengths in your kids, first, observe them. If you spot a strong point, take note of it; here's how to develop it. [Read More...]( Tips for parents: Parenting with new 2nd child in 2022 It appeared that the general house rules children adopted even before child No. 2 arrived stood them in good stead for this major disruption in their lives. [Read More...]( Six things every new mother wants to tell her child Did you give birth recently? Here are some thoughts that for sure have been going through your mind since you became a mom that you wish you could share with your baby. [Read More...]( In Jerusalem, baby carriages cause problems, difficulties Baby carriages are a nuisance throughout Jerusalem. A little more consideration would not go astray. [Read More...]( IDF unveils new program to 'revolutionize' military healthcare The IDF called its new healthcare digitization program, "Health for You," a "healthcare revolution." [Read More...]( New pediatric IC unit unveiled at Wolfson Medical Center The newly constructed unit will be equipped with the "highest quality" intensive care facilities and "state-of-the-art" technology. [Read More...]( New LGBTQ+ clinic opens in Jerusalem Open House Jerusalem's new LGBTQ+ clinic is named after Amir Fryszer Guttman who was one of the leading activists who fought for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. [Read More...]( AION, aMoon up for top scientific innovation award AION Labs brings together some of the biggest names in pharma, including AstraZeneca, Merck and Pfizer, and aMoon is Israel’s largest health-tech fund. [Read More...]( Arrivals from Ukraine, Russia increase number of hepatitis C carriers - Health Ministry These carriers must be tested, diagnosed and treated, the ministry said. [Read More...]( Israeli doctors, hospitals have discovered TikTok Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, more and more doctors have taken to TikTok to offer viewers a glimpse into what really happens in hospitals. [Read More...]( Did COVID-19 change the way doctors view end-of-life care? - study The results of the study suggest that the pandemic has helped clinicians gain a greater understanding of the risks, burdens and limitations of intensive care. [Read More...]( Coronavirus variants evolved to resist interferons in immune system - study Interferons are essentially fighting on the front lines of the body's immune system against invading pathogens. But later variants like Omicron have grown to resist them. [Read More...]( Huanan Market pinned as origin point of COVID-19 pandemic - studies Two new studies indicate that COVID-19 spilled over into people at Huanan Market from two separate zoonotic transmissions. [Read More...]( Monkeypox symptoms may look different than in past cases - study WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the latest count. [Read More...]( Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said. [Read More...]( Eating Exercising Thinking Relationships Lifestyles More at [www.jpost.com]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Jerusalem Post, HaAhim MiSlavuta St 15, 6701026 Tel-Aviv, Israel