One in four women will be a victim of a crime in her lifetime. It is an alarming statistic—but statistics can be changed. You don’t have to be a victim. All it takes is a shift in your daily routine to make a difference. We should take clues from Israeli women. Anyone who has visited Israel quickly realizes they are aware and prepared to effectively deal with a problem. They are vigilant but relaxed and confident. We need to be alert, aware of our surroundings, and walk in public with confidence—sounds obvious, right? Venture out one day and look at the people on the streets, notice what they are doing, and how aware they are of their surroundings.

Nightmares are disturbing dreams associated with negative feelings, such as anxiety or fear. They may begin in childhood and tend to decrease after age 10. However, some people have them as teens or adults, or throughout their lives.

September is here and school is starting soon. In addition to shopping for clothes, school supplies and preparing for the holidays, we should be planning for our children’s—and our own—physical and mental well-being. Yeshivah education is vigorous and taxing and many students need an outlet for their pent-up energy. For parents as well, the stress of daily life needs to be dealt with in order to maintain good health. The practice of Pa-Kua martial arts can help you deal with these issues.

Makeup artists know all of the shortcuts when it comes to beauty and can transform a face, easily hiding all of its flaws. One tip that most women know is to change the color of their makeup according to the season. This keeps them looking refreshed. What most women need to learn from the pros is how to camouflage their flaws and capitalize on their assets.