Healthy living

Even after age 75: What can a small dietary change do for the body?

Studies from Israel and Australia show that even at an advanced age, it is possible to reduce the risk of frailty, falls, and fractures. And there is something to be done as early as the next meal.

An elderly woman eating.
Sleep duration is not the only thing that matters.

Giant study: The link between night dreaming and reduced risk for over 1,000 diseases

Skin and mole examination.

Suspicious mole: 5 signs you must know before it's too late

Illustration: The third age.

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body


The sport that manages to get even workout haters addicted to physical activity

It combines physical exercise with a social experience and attracts millions of players around the world, as well as in Israel. This is how padel became one of the fastest-growing sports today.

The Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center’s padel coaching team.

The simple truth about physical activity that is easy to adopt

150 to 300 minutes of activity a week are recommended for adults. Physical therapist Limor Iluz explains how you should incorporate sports walking into your routine.

Physical activity can enter through the small things of the day.

The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth

Lemon water has become the symbol of a healthy morning routine, but the high acidity of the lemon is liable to damage tooth enamel with frequent and improper use.

Lemon water

'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine

The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.

A meeting at work.

Getting out of the routine without losing balance: The healthy guide to Sukkot

Dr. Sigal Mazor recommends using the Sukkot holiday for family time, more movement, and fewer screens, enjoying food in moderation and choosing pleasant hours and shade for outdoor activities.

Sukkot.

Life doesn’t begin after recovering from illness: Saying yes and living life - opinion

I’m making it my policy to say yes to whatever I can; to not let my current disabilities keep me from taking advantage of life.

The word “yes” appears outside a head filled with the word “no.”

What can we learn about life by looking at our knees? - opinion

Don’t let anybody tell you you’re old. Keep going. Keep learning. Keep walking. Keep working out. Keep your knees strong. 

Knees (Illustrative).

A mental health reset: How to manage phone habits, sleep, and relationships to improve life

Living longer is not enough. By changing our habits, strengthening our relationships, and choosing gratitude and purpose, we can protect our mental health and live better as we age.

An illustrative image of people celebrating life.

The activities that will help you age better

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but the way we age may be influenced much more by our daily habits than previously thought.

The activities that will help you age better

Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics

Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.

Microplastics