People who take calcium pills are up to 30 percent more likely to have a heart attack. This is according to research published in the scientific journal British Medical Journal . About 12,000 elderly people were examined for the five-year study. Half of the group received calcium supplements , the

Do you suffer from depression or do you suffer from anxiety? That can have a very bad influence on your heart and blood vessels. Researcher Adrie Seldenrijk of VU University Medical Center discovered together with the Heart Foundation that people with a depression or anxiety disorder suffer from a

Did you have a bad birth? Then the chance of depression after birth is much greater. After a long-term study, researchers from the Rotterdam Erasmus Medical Center conclude that women who, for example, pregnancy poisoning have previously suffered from depression after birth of the child. Recogniz

Well, the meals on the plane are not known as culinary delights. Nevertheless, according to German researchers from the Fraunhofer research institute, we should not be too critical. They discovered that our taste deteriorates sharply once we fly. Low taste High in the skies we only taste 20 to 30

Is it better for patients with high blood pressure to take an aspirin before bed or after sleep? This is one of the studies that the Dutch Heart Foundation will fund, the organization has announced. Many people take aspirin to stop clot formation in their blood † There are indications that the dru

Shocking:breast cancer is more than four times more common in the Netherlands than in East Africa. According to the most recent statistics, in 2008 96.8 per 100,000 women in the Netherlands were diagnosed with breast cancer. compared to only 19.3 per 100,000 women in East African countries such as

About 6.2 million Dutch people snore. All those lumberjacks have a good nights sleep, but the one next to them is often a lot worse! Such a snorer next to you is not only bad for your mood, it is also not good for your health † More than half of snorers produce as much noise as during a conversati

Chocolate is more than just sweet temptation; chocolate also has a positive effect on body and mind. The cocoa in chocolate contains theobromine , which increases levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body. Serotin counteracts depressed feelings, while endorphins provide relaxation. Chocolate

Caffeine has long been known to be bad for the heart. But the UMC Utrecht now publishes the results of a study among 37,000 Dutch people, which shows that coffee and tea lower the risk of coronary artery disease. It is striking that people who drink one to four cups of coffee a day have a twenty p

The average cutting board contains fifty times more bacteria than a toilet seat, according to the British Health Council. You cant see them but they are really there:bacteria. Not only on the toilet seat but also on the counter, your dishcloth and the cutting board † Wooden cutting boards in parti

Due to the persistently high temperatures, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has initiated the National Heat Plan. This only happens on at least four days in a row with temperatures of 27 degrees or more. Because of the extra risks of the heat the plan – which has

The National Heat Plan went into effect earlier this week, now the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) warns against smog. Today and tomorrow RIVM expects moderate smog from ozone † This is especially possible in children, people with sensitive airways and people who ex

Of all the ice creams that you can eat, the water ice cream is the healthiest, has once again been proven. The Consumers Association tested thirty types of ice cream , and popsicles stand out from the rest when it comes to calories, saturated fat, and sugar. The healthiest ice cream from the test

“What the farmer does not know, he does not eat.” The Dutch take food from Dutch soil on holiday en masse. This is apparent from a survey by Koninklijke Peijnenburg among more than 500 Dutch people who are going on holiday this summer. More than half of all Dutch people eat typical Dutch food alon

With the final of the World Cup on the horizon, heart patients have to be careful. Research by professor of family medicine Arno Hoes shows that watching an exciting football match can be dangerous for many heart patients. German research during the 1996 World Cup showed that men had an increased

Have you already had a series of sleepless nights because of that constant buzzing around your head? Mosquito nets and mosquito repellent help repel them. But where do they end up? And what if its too late and youve already been bitten? Here are some mosquito facts and tips against itching. Facts a

Whether children will suffer from obesity, heart failure or diabetes can already be predicted at the age of 9 years. The results of the study were presented today at the International Congress on Obesity . The study examined more than 100 healthy children between the ages of 7 and 9. This showed th

Aquafresh has conducted research into the microbiological condition of various brands of toothbrushes. In other words:the bacteria that hide in toothbrushes. The study was conducted among 37 volunteers who had their toothbrushes checked every month . over a three-month period † After three months,

Have you been thinking about quitting smoking, but still need a little push? German research now shows that smokers are twice as likely to lose their teeth as people who dont smoke. The report was prepared by experts from a national dental organization and scientists at the Cancer Research Center.

Now that the sun is shining again, many people take the barbecue out of the shed to grill outside. Which types of meat are best prepared for a healthy meal? Barbecuing is actually a lean preparation method , because meat, fish and vegetables are grilled and the potatoes roasted. Unfortunately, the