Stress

Stress and anxiety triggered by Oct. 7 events cause aggravation of chronic diseases

8% of patients maintained that the ongoing war had affected the quality of the treatment they are receiving for psoriasis.

A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.
Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

One-third of Israelis have started or resumed smoking amid ongoing war - survey

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)

Female children may face greater emotional and immune challenges from prenatal stress, study finds

 An illustrative image of a person dealing with severe anxiety.

Reducing sensory overload – relieving our stressed nervous system


81% of students report stress amid an atmosphere of war - study

The research reveals the profound impact of war on students’ psychological well-being.

 Israelis walking in front of the entrance to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder

Could chronic stress explain why some Israelis shout louder?

 AN ILLUSTRATION from Resnik’s paper.

New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes

The cohort study, including 38 surgeons and 793 patients, suggests that increased surgeon stress at the start of a procedure is linked to improved patient outcomes.

 New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes.

Empathy, resilience, and adaptation should drive education in a post-October 7 world - opinion

In a world that feels increasingly divided and fraught, we must offer not only knowledge but also healing, community, and hope.

 An illustrative image reflecting how the events in Israel impacted Jewish education.

Hanukkah's miracles shine throughout history - opinion

Hanukkah’s story of triumph teaches gratitude for everyday miracles. As light banishes darkness, the holiday inspires hope, reminding us to find joy in small victories and the miracles around us.

WE LIGHT a candle of hope and possibilities as we light the menorah.

Natal, Nickelodeon team up for stress-coping wartime videos for children

The first-of-its-kind campaign. called “I’ve Got Me,” gives Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

 LINOY ASHRAM (left) takes part in the ‘I’ve Got Me’ campaign to give Israeli children and teens tools to deal with stress and anxiety following the events of October 7 and the war.

Startup fires stressed employees 'To ensure that no on remains stressed at work'

"We have made the difficult decision to part ways with employees indicating significant stress," the company noted in an email.

 “We have made the difficult decision to part ways.” Offices in India.

Drinking cocoa or green tea may mitigate stress-induced heart risks from fatty foods, study finds

"We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods," said Dr. Catarina Rendeiro.

 Mitigating stress-induced heart risks. Green tea.

Roxie, a 3-months-old baby red panda, died of fireworks-induced stress

Roxie had recently lost her mother, Ginger, who died unexpectedly just five days earlier.

 Roxie, the baby red panda.

How Western Negev residents cope with trauma after October 7 - study

The study reveals that older participants exhibited lower signs of stress and anxiety than younger ones.

 DESTRUCTION CAUSED by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the Israel-Gaza border, on October 7 last year: ‘As with every Israeli, I had people around me affected by the massacre. My sister-in-law’s family was slaughtered in Kibbutz Be’eri,’ the writer mourns.

The effect on the digestive system in complex times

In this article we will detail dyspepsia, how the period we are in affects the phenomenon, the scope of the phenomenon, symptoms, treatment options, and more.

 Days of soul-searching and their effect on the digestive system