On average after you hit 40, your eyes will find it increasingly difficult to focus. That makes reading difficult. Almost everyone needs reading glasses sooner or later. When is it time for reading glasses? Blurred It starts with very small print:packaging, ingredient lists:reading them is no long

RIVM is starting an investigation into exposure to the harmful substances radon and thoron in the home. It sounds good, but what does it actually mean? Radon and Thoron:What Are They? Radon is a gas that occurs naturally everywhere. There are two forms of this gas:radon and thoron. They are radio

A stiff back and neck, a mouse arm, and last week the office knee also made the news. How do you avoid these office ailments? A good workplace The first step in preventing ailments is a good workplace. Make sure that your desk and office chair are properly adjusted, that your screen is at the righ

The average height and weight of the Dutch are increasing. Weight has increased more on average, causing the number of overweight people to increase significantly. Longer Compared to 1991, men are 2.1 centimeters taller and women 0.6 centimeters taller. In 2011, the average height for men was 1.81

More and more people are choosing to take out health insurance without additional dental insurance. Inexpensive? In recent months a lot has been written and said about supplementary insurance, especially dental insurance. If you calculate what you pay and what you get in return, it often turns out

In this item I am talking about bread, pasta and rice. The products that many people question. Should you eat them or not? My answer:absolutely! To make sure your body stays in (top) shape, handle bread, rice and pasta just like you do with your favorite party outfit. The outfit that you wear to p

Nature makes us feel good. It even relieves depressive symptoms. Reason enough to go out into nature more often. Doing fun things or going into nature? Dutch women like to go into nature when they feel gloomy. Some women are even more excited about it than doing fun things, boosting confidence, ex

My definition of relaxation:being in a state of calm and pleasure. In a relaxed state we feel good, calm, sometimes euphoric. Its the good moments in life. I think it takes a few essentials to create relaxation: 1. Eating 2. Drinking 3. Exercise 4. People 5. Rest These elements are the basis, but

Are you not yet sure what your health insurance will be for 2013? The Compare Health Insurance app helps you make your choice. When you open the app, you will see the health insurance with the lowest basic insurance. In the menu you can adjust your own wishes, in order to find the best insurance fo

Although we think we are well aware of facts and fables, in practice this is quite disappointing. How much you ate, how tall you are and whether you are male or female. There are a lot of factors that determine how hard the alcohol hits. 69 percent think that a glass of beer contains as many calor

The warmth of infrared light makes muscles and joints flexible and reduces stiffness. From now on you can experience this luxury in your own shower. In your own shower The Sunshower Pure is built into the wall of your shower. While you shower, the infrared light warms your muscles and joints. This

December is not the best month for your line. We like to enjoy the goodies, but it doesnt hurt to have a balance day every now and then. With these tips, your balance day can hardly go wrong. Preferably plan the balance day on a day when you are at home or at work and do not have dinner. Prepa

In Los Angeles, Monday has officially been designated Meatless Monday. The choice remains with the residents. You therefore do not risk a fine if you eat meat. The Meatless Monday initiative started in 2003 to encourage people not to eat meat at least one day a week. One day makes a difference B

We regularly get the advice:dont go shopping too often. You only buy unnecessary things (cookies and chips, for example). But one thing that you should definitely do no less often is visit the greengrocer. Fresh fruit and vegetables are indispensable for a truly healthy lifestyle. How do you ensur

Time for a lifestyle change? Sign up for Fitness Bible for Women-Live before Sunday November 18th. With Fitness Bible for Women-Live you work in the run-up to the holidays on losing weight, getting tighter and fitter, but above all on a new healthy lifestyle that is easy to maintain. Developing

It is recommended to eat fish twice a week. If you dont make it through this, youre not alone. 85 percent of the Dutch do not eat the recommended amount of fish per week. Why dont we eat fish? Most fish is quite pricey and that is the main reason why we dont put enough fish on the menu. One fifth

A stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing and feeling like your head is full. Very annoying. Meditation appears to be the best natural means of prevention against these ailments. Exercise or meditate Exercising regularly or taking a long walk will make you less likely to catch a cold. But meditation is ev

Today is the last day that health insurance premiums for 2013 can be announced. Prices vary widely and by switching health insurance you can save quite a bit of money. With the basic insurance alone, you can save more than 300 euros per year. The compulsory deductible has increased to 350 euros pe

Under the age of 18 you are officially not allowed to use a sunbed and that is not for nothing. Research has shown that Dutch women get cancer more often than women from other European countries. Going under the tanning bed is one of the factors that plays a role. However, not all tanning salons

All healthy women between the ages of 40 and 70 who have stopped having their period can participate in the study. Research is being conducted into changes in the brain caused by hormonal therapy during breast cancer. To conclude what the main differences in the brain are, it is important to also