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Good news disguised as bad

Posted on January 8, 2023

This negatively headlined article on Israel in 2022 is mostly comprised of good news. Productivity increasing; hi-tech booming; unemployment decreasing; job vacancies increasing; education results improving; life expectancy rising. Can’t these journalists lighten up a bit? https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-726058

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Israelis live longer

Posted on January 8, 2023

Israelis have the world’s 10th highest life expectancy, according to the Worldometer’s Life Expectancy of the World Population – a project by NiceR that helps Americans access affordable prescription medications. The average Israeli life expectancy is 83.5 (82 for men … Continue reading →

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Population statistics

Posted on October 3, 2022

Israel’s population grew by 187,000 (2%) in the last Jewish year, including some 177,000 babies. The average life expectancy for males is now 80.5 years, whereas for females it is 84.6 years – one of the world’s highest. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1ykzxpzs

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A molecule to repair all cells

Posted on August 7, 2022

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a molecule, 1,8-diaminooctane, that helps cells repair damaged tissue. It could eventually prevent age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and increase life expectancy and wellness. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-713621 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35579620/

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Israelis live longer

Posted on January 30, 2022

The latest report of life expectancy for Israeli men is 81 years – 8th in the OECD. For Israeli women it’s 84.8 – 11th in the OECD (see here for previous years). Both exceed the OECD average. Israel’s birth rate … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv is world’s 6th healthiest city

Posted on January 31, 2021

Tel Aviv, known for its vegan scene and vibrant culture, was ranked the 6th healthiest city in the world, according to a new report from UK’s Money.co.uk. It compared life expectancy, obesity levels, pollution levels, safety score, sunlight hours, and … Continue reading →

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At 70 – Israel’s economy exceeds expectations

Posted on April 30, 2018

Ambassador Yoram Ettinger compares Israel’s situation now to that earlier in its history.  The statistics are quite staggering. Population, GDP, employment, national debt, exports, foreign investment, inflation, life expectancy, women in work and much more. http://theettingerreport.com/Overseas-Investments/At-70-%E2%80%93-Israel-s-economy-exceeds-expectations.aspx

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Israelis health improves

Posted on June 4, 2017

In the latest annual report from the World Health Organization (WHO), Israeli males born today can expect on average to live 80.6 years, whereas Israeli women should live 84.3 years. Israel’s Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE) ranking was 5th. http://israelbetweenthelines.com/2017/06/01/life-expectancy-in-israel-on-the-rise/

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Free program to help Israeli-Arab men stop smoking

Posted on April 16, 2017

Hebrew University / Hadassah, with funding from the Israel Cancer Association and the Health Ministry, has initiated SMS Quit to help Israeli-Arab men quit smoking. Arab men have the highest smoking rate (44%) in Israel and therefore the shortest life … Continue reading →

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UN scores Israel high for human development

Posted on April 2, 2017

The latest United Nations Human Development Report, which analyzes life expectancy, education, gender equality, and financial wealth, ranks Israel 19th out of 195 countries. Israel comes ahead of Luxembourg, France, Finland, Belgium, Austria, Italy and Spain. http://www.israellycool.com/2017/03/29/a-un-report-that-paints-israel-in-a-positive-light/

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