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A new study has found that catching up on sleep on weekends is beneficial for the body. Experts suggest that an extra 1 hour and 27 minutes of sleep is the ideal amount to reduce health risks.

In a study published in the scientific journal "Neurobiology of Aging", which lasted for six years and included careful monitoring of older adults, researchers discovered that men who consume high amounts of sodium suffer from accelerated memory impairment compared to those who maintained a low dosage.

A study conducted by Dr. Nivin Ali-Saleh Darawshe and Dr. Sagit Lev dealt with the heavy price of evacuating border-line settlements during the war, examining 14 of the elders of the village of Arab al-Aramshe. The study will be presented next week at the Binyanei HaUma in Jerusalem, under the title "Between Routine and Emergency - Challenges, Opportunities and Spaces for Growth".

Nearly 19 million Americans were included in a study that found a distance-dependent link between living near a dry cleaning business and Parkinson's disease. Among those living within about 152 meters, higher odds for the disease were found. Dr. Sandra Benizri, a neurologist at Assuta: "There is no doubt that environmental factors play a role in Parkinson's. In recent years, there has been a...

New data from the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals a surprising figure in Israeli society, as one group shows exceptionally high support for bypassing tax reporting and paying in cash without receipts.

A new study published in the scientific journal "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" raises the possibility that the time we start and finish eating during the day is linked to health and life expectancy. The researchers examined data from more than 31,000 Americans aged 40 and over and found that the later the first meal was, the higher the risk of death.

We open the tap and drink without a second thought. However, a new study published in JAMA raises troubling questions about substances created during water disinfection and their potential link to uterine cancer.

Many tend to view mental resilience as an innate character trait. However, a growing body of research proves that resilience is actually a skill that can be developed. A new study conducted over a year among 1,567 high school students in China offers a surprising angle: mental resilience is less related to toughness and more to how we perceive our concept of time.

A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland has identified an intriguing link between daily coffee consumption and body composition, suggesting that higher intake correlates with lower body fat and increased muscle mass.

A new study published in the journal "Environment & Health" raises questions regarding the information appearing on personal care and cleaning products we use daily. Researchers tested 113 products in 12 different categories and discovered that 98% of them contained at least one substance not listed on the label. In 85% of the products, at least one undeclared substance was found that is known or...

A new study from Newcastle University found that incorporating a glass of natural fruit juice or a fruit smoothie as part of the daily diet may lead to a decrease in depression scores. The researchers explain: the vitamins and antioxidants in the fruit provide a concentrated source that positively affects brain function.

Even a small change in daily routine can be significant. A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, which examined data from tens of thousands of participants, found that replacing time spent sitting or sleeping with physical activity was linked to a lower risk of developing types of cancer associated with physical activity. The findings received widespread coverage today, August 10...

It wakes you up in the morning, but a new and comprehensive study reveals that your favorite cup does much more than you thought - and specifically for one particularly important organ. And the big surprise: it also works in the decaf version.

A large-scale Danish study suggests that living near busy roads may slightly increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. However, scientists highlight that having a "quiet side" in your home can act as a crucial protective buffer for brain health.

A new study published in the journal "Annals of Internal Medicine" suggests that a regular reduction in sleep hours may lead to weight gain. Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center examined 95 adults, comparing periods of sufficient sleep with six weeks during which they cut about 90 minutes from the participants' nightly rest.