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Experts reveal: This is why you should never go to sleep with wet hair

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

It's not just about waking up with messy hair—turns out there are several skin and hair issues that can occur when going to bed with wet hair.

Air conditioner flu? Why we get sick in July – and whether the A/C is really to blame

BY DR. KAY ALKARA — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

It's mid-July, and people are suffering from colds, fatigue, and even fever. What’s the real reason for all this, and how can we avoid getting sick in the summer?

Shocking study: ChatGPT may shrink your brain activity and trigger memory loss

BY DR. NATI BLUM AND ARI MANOR — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

New MIT study reveals: Using AI for writing leads to a 55% decrease in brain activity and severe memory difficulties in 83% of participants.

A cold shower on a hot day? It may feel refreshing, but it puts your health at risk

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

It feels like heaven, but an icy shower on a scorching summer day can actually stop the body's cooling mechanisms, raise core temperature, and pose a real risk for people with heart problems.

Cardiologist reveals: Four simple rules that increase the chances of reaching 100

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

If you happen to want to live to a ripe old age, here are some important tips that can help you reach the finish line in good health. So what's on the list?

The war may be over – but this health issue is only beginning to worsen

BY WALLA! HEALTH — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The war with Iran may be over, but we are only now beginning to see its side effects. So how do stress and anxiety stemming from the security situation manifest in our facial skin?

Experts reveal the simple trick to keep bananas fresh

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT

Wrapping stems with aluminum foil creates a plug, slowing ethylene gas release.

Beet juice emerges as a natural ally for cardiovascular health

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:40:00 GMT

Beetroot is rich in fiber, folate, iron, potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants, and betalains - compounds that help detoxify the body, purify blood, and support healthy liver function.

Raw papaya can help reduce uric acid levels and relieve joint pain

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:40:00 GMT

Papain in papaya aids digestion and helps eliminate uric acid from the body.

Simple baking soda trick transforms canned chickpea hummus

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:25:00 GMT

Baking soda facilitates the decomposition of pectins in chickpeas, leading to smoother hummus.

Miley Cyrus opens up about ICU stay and health scare

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:10:00 GMT

“My leg started to disintegrate,” Cyrus said, explaining she was temporarily in the ICU after contracting a “brutal infection”.

Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene mutation fathers 67 children; 10 develop cancer

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 26 May 2025 09:45:00 GMT

Experts call for international limits on the number of children per sperm donor and better tracking systems.

Authenticity prevents couple burnout, study reveals

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 25 May 2025 15:20:00 GMT

Having children significantly moderates the relationship between authenticity, emotion regulation, and burnout.

Vitamin D supplements slow telomere shortening, reducing biological aging

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 25 May 2025 14:50:00 GMT

Participants taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily had significantly less telomere loss over four years, study finds.

UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:40:00 GMT

Depressive symptoms increased by 35% as kids' social media use rose from 7 to 73 minutes per day over three years.

Positive expressive writing techniques boost wellbeing, systematic review shows

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 24 May 2025 08:55:00 GMT

Gratitude and 'best possible self' writing had the strongest wellbeing benefits; individual differences may play a role.

TikTok adds guided meditation to interrupt teens' feeds at 10 PM for better sleep

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:00 GMT

If teens choose to ignore the meditation message, the app will display a second full-screen notice that is harder to ignore.

This Morning's Alison Hammond shares secrets behind losing 11 stone at 50

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:50:00 GMT

She said: "I'm no longer pre-diabetic – so I'm a bit naughtier with my food now".

Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 21 May 2025 16:15:00 GMT

Researchers find happiness doesn't work the same way for everyone.

Kate Middleton starts mornings with a superfood shake to improve heart health

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:05:00 GMT

Nutritionist Helen Bell explains that ingredients like kale and spinach in the duchess's shake can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.

Boundless energy at 62: Tom Cruise's low-temperature cooking method revealed

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:57:12 GMT

Using low-temperature cooking, Cruise believes he enhances his food's nutritional value and maintains steady energy.

Personal trainer shocked to learn his client became Pope Leo XIV

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Masella recalled, "I trained the future pontiff—it's incredible, but to me, he was just another client".

Oxford study finds 9,000 daily steps cut cancer risk by 16%

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:15:00 GMT

While brisk walking is usually associated with better health outcomes, the study found that the number of steps is more important than walking speed in reducing cancer risk.

Sharon Osbourne: 'I can't gain weight after ozempic use'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:43:47 GMT

Osbourne admits, 'I can't gain weight now, and I don't know what it's done to my metabolism.'

Long working hours linked to structural brain changes

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:20:00 GMT

Study reveals significant gray matter volume increases in key brain regions among overworked individuals.

The one snack longevity experts swear by—and it’s not what you think

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:25:00 GMT

High in polyphenols and fiber, air-popped popcorn can reduce inflammation and aid in weight loss.

How Christopher Schwarzenegger shed dozens of pounds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT

“It wasn't something that happened overnight”.

New study finds kissing after gluten consumption is safe for people with celiac disease

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Drinking water before kissing reduces gluten transfer to safe levels, researchers say.

What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 05 May 2025 15:50:00 GMT

Love, wealth, mindfulness—or something else entirely? Researcher claims happiness is personal, and so should be the solutions.

Study finds regular coffee consumption reduces risk of frailty in older adults

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 05 May 2025 14:25:00 GMT

Researchers suggest antioxidants in coffee may help reduce inflammation and prevent muscle damage in the elderly.