Does poor self-image about your body and weight actually make you overweight? It seems that your self-image does indeed influence that. Research Normal-weight teens who consider themselves overweight are more likely to be overweight as adults. This was revealed in a study conducted by a Norwegian

The warnings on cigarette packs are not all that effective. Some people even smoke more because of it. Three researchers from Maastricht University delved deeper into the world of warnings on cigarette packs. They came to the conclusion that scary warnings dont really work. When does a warning wor

Do you have a tail of at least 25 centimeters? Then you can donate your hair to the Haarwensen Foundation. At the hair salons of Keune they immediately cut your hair into a beautiful haircut for free. Wigs Every year about 500 children in the Netherlands get cancer. The Haarwensen Foundation is f

Healthy food is better for your body, but also for the environment. Your delicious piece of meat or fish does not just end up on your plate. On average, we emit 11 kilograms of CO² every day, a third of which comes from our diet. Meat in particular has a high environmental impact. Good job By rep

In the Netherlands, approximately 2,000 families are known to have been diagnosed with a predisposition to malignant breast and ovarian cancer. A conference is being organized especially for them. Congress A conference will be held on September 29 with lectures and workshops on the latest developm

What is your best skincare product? That expensive jar of day cream that you are very careful with, that delicious body lotion or that caring cream for your hands? Or is it your houseplant somewhere in the corner of your room? Happy in your own skin That nourishing night cream, your body lotion an

Marije de Vries wrote the book Fitness Bible for Women. She also organizes Fitness Bible for Women-Live in collaboration with Santé; a free program that helps you find a healthier lifestyle. Read in her first column why this program is not a diet. “Sigh…another diet. The umpteenth one that is goin

Do you always read the package insert for possible side effects before you swallow that pill? Research shows that women are more likely to experience side effects from drugs than men. The difference is greatest with medicines against cardiovascular diseases. Hospital admission Every year, about 7,

The Netherlands will turn red on September 29! From burgundy pumps to a bright red blazer, everything is allowed on this Dress Red Day. With this Dress Red Day, the Heart Foundation wants to draw attention to the number one cause of death for women:cardiovascular disease. Red in your wardrobe For

In November Fitness Bible for Women-Live starts. Until then, your coach Marije de Vries will keep a blog on Sante.nl. Have you already signed up for Fitness Bible For Women-Live to work on your goal? To me, setting a goal is synonymous with a deadline:a date on which you achieved your goal. During

We now know from research that too little sleep can contribute to obesity. A good reason to also take a nap in the afternoon. And when can that be better than during your holiday? Siesta You dont have to worry that a siesta during the day will affect the quality of your nighttime rest. Researche

As of this week, patients can view the publicly accessible BIG register. Why would you do that? Because you can find out if your healthcare provider has ever been punished. Front The Dutch patient federation NPCF fully supports this measure. That fines, reprimands and professional bans from the M

Do you ever go to the gym? Chances are youre doing this to look good... Research This is apparent from a survey by wellness company Technogym among more than 38,000 European athletes. The company studied European sports cultures with the Aspiration Finder:an application developed in collaboratio

Are you going on vacation? Be sensible and make sure you have a good travel pharmacy! Self-care.nl During your vacation you can easily get all kinds of health ailments. Getting rid of it was sometimes less easy. Until Zelfzorg.nl came around the corner look. On this site you can do a travel pharm

It has been known for a long time that as a pregnant woman you should not have an unhealthy lifestyle. But now a study by the University Maastricht that the lifestyle of the father also influences the unborn child. Research As one of the very first scientists, health scientist Joost Linschooten

If you want to donate blood, you will now also be asked about your holiday trips within Europe. West Nile fever West Nile fever is common in popular holiday destinations such as Italy, Greece and Turkey. This is a disease that used to be only in tropical countries, but nowadays there is an advanc

Urine leakage is a common problem, even among young women. Research Australian researchers from Monash University studied more than 1,000 women between the ages of 16 and 30. And what turned out? About one in eight women was experiencing urinary leakage. Sex and stress were mentioned as possible

Every year many women die of cardiovascular disease. Cause of death number one Contrary to what you might think, more women than men die from cardiovascular disease every year. It is even a cause of death in women number one! This is apparent from the file Heart attack in women from Health Square

When you come back from vacation, you better not jump in the shower right away. Waiting in warm weather As wonderful as a warm shower is after a long journey, it is wise to wait a while with it when you get home. Especially when the weather has been as nice as this week! No haze What should y

After long fingers crossed, the time has finally come:the sun is shining again! And of course we want to enjoy that to the fullest. But some caution is advised… Getting used Because this wonderful weather in the Netherlands is rare, your body has to get used to it. While you will tend to spend al