Health 366 articles

With health, there are no divisions: physical, emotional, mental – they’re all intertwined. And caring for each of them is of utmost importance. Here’s how to do just that, and make the most of your life.

How Sweet it isn’t!  Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners
How Sweet it isn’t! Another Look at Artificial...
How artificial sweetners can actually be worse for your health than natural sugars.
Aug 12, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Coffee’s Undeserved Bad Rap
Coffee’s Undeserved Bad Rap
Recent studies have revealed that your morning cup o' joe preventing Alzheimer's, Parkinsons and Diabetes.
Jul 29, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie—or is it?
A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie—or is...
Shouldn’t the whole-wheat slice be a healthier option, and therefore have fewer calories? How your caloric intake affects your overall health.
Jul 22, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
How Maimonides Dealt with Stress & Anxiety
How Maimonides Dealt with Stress & Anxiety
Maimonides intrigued many in the medical field with his concept of a ‘healthy mind in a healthy body’. He detailed his medical knowledge with psychological and nutritional insights, and herbal prescriptions...
Jul 22, 2013
By David Zulberg
Get Back on Track
Get Back on Track
The difference between succseful dieters and unscuecesful ones is not what happens when they "slip up" but rather what happens after they "slip up" on their weight loss plan.
Jul 15, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
The Stress-Exercise Connection: How Does This Work?
The Stress-Exercise Connection: How Does This Work?
There is no shortage of stressors in our daily lives.  Between health, chinuch, shalom bayis, finances, and more it can be tough to stay at a relaxed level.  Sometimes when things...
Jul 8, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Overweight But Healthy?
Overweight But Healthy?
Recent research suggests that being overweight and being unhealthy aren't necessarily as exclusive to each other as once thought.
Jul 1, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
The Negative to Positive Effect: Part Two
The Negative to Positive Effect: Part Two
Part two in our series about losing weight and keeping unwanted pounds off for good.
Jun 24, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Transforming Negative Behaviors into Positive Ones: Part One
Transforming Negative Behaviors into Positive Ones: Part One
A positive attitude, healthy lifestyle choices and a diet/excersise consultant could be the very thing that is stopping you from getting in shape.
Jun 18, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Healthy Alternatives for a Healthier Lifestyle
Healthy Alternatives for a Healthier Lifestyle
Savitsky talks with registered dietician and Jewish Action writer, Shira Isenberg. Shira goes over healthy food alternatives to everyday meal staples.
Jun 11, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky

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