Blind people talk about the benefits of being blind:you are not afraid of heights, you can type really blind and on the radio you hear a goal in football before you see it on TV. But of course being blind mainly has disadvantages. In 2020 there will be about 380,000 people with a visual impairment,

With some effort you managed to lose a few pounds. With these tips you ensure that they stay off in the December month full of temptations. Start your day with a good breakfast You can go to the first brunch on an empty stomach, so you can feast on all the goodies. Nevertheless, it is wiser, espe

Warts are harmless, but very annoying. Most people have experienced it at some point, and children are especially prone to it. What can you do about it? Warts are caused by a virus. They are most common on all fours, but they can appear on different parts of the body. A wart can be smooth or callou

With the tips from Atkins you can enjoy Christmas to the fullest, without gaining weight. 1. Start the day right By eating a good breakfast, you have less need for snacks later in the day. For example, have breakfast with homemade bread with little carbohydrates or yogurt with red fruit. 2. The n

Are you planning to start watching your weight in 2014? Then join forces with a friend. Dieting together increases the chance that you will keep it up. Support When your girlfriend asks how things are going, you naturally want to be able to give a positive answer. In addition, you can support eac

Do you suffer from itchy eyes and sneezing? It could just be that you dont catch a cold, but that you suffer from hay fever. Last December was one of the warmest December months in more than a century. The average temperature was 2 degrees higher than in recent years. As a result, the first hazel

For every complaint there is a painkiller that can be bought without a prescription. Very useful, but most Dutch people know too little about the painkillers they take. For example, we often think that we can take a higher dose than is actually allowed and we do not know how long you should wait b

Sugar does not make you fat, that insight came from a two-year study. Read on to find out why and how you can avoid sugar more often. The study was conducted by the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment. In two years, they reviewed 16,000 studies, published through May 2013. Breakthrough

Do something healthy every day this week. Monday:Prepare a morning workout for tomorrow Despite all your New Years resolutions, did your morning workout fail today? With these tips you will take action tomorrow morning. Tuesday:in the bath Take some time for yourself. Run the bath and relax. I

Have you ever wondered how clean library books are? A Belgian television program put it to the test. In Man over Book ten books from the library of Antwerp were examined. The results were remarkable. Two books contain the herpes virus. Traces of coke could be found in all ten books. There were als

Q:Since Ive been pregnant (four months now), Ive actually been nauseous all day. I try to eat something, but it is really painful and difficult. Only in the evening do I take in a bit more than the crackers with lukewarm tea that I take during the day. Can anything be done about this? And can this h

Have you suffered a burn? Read how to care for a burn. Always start cooling as soon as possible. It is not without reason that the golden rule is:water, the rest comes later. Preferably do this with lukewarm, gently flowing (tap) water and do it for about ten minutes. Cooling for too long can cause

The time to delve into a new health insurance policy is approaching. Research shows that 20 percent might want to change their health insurance policy to a certain extent, but what should you pay attention to? The Dutch pay particular attention to the price of insurance, but the fine print is forgo

Youve probably heard about Rob Rhinehart by now. The 25-year-old software developer developed Soylent, a complete food replacement. You read that right, never eat or cook again. All the nutrients you need are in one drink. At the end of the month, Rob felt better than ever. Then it was time for Mot

Would you rather not wear glasses or contact lenses during the day? Maybe night contact lenses are for you. Night lenses… – put on when you go to sleep. You take them off again in the morning after getting up; the rest of the day you see sharp – change the shape of the cornea:it flattens a bit, s

Do something healthy every day this week. Look for inspiration in our weekly calendar. Monday:new Santé Have you reached the December issue of Santé yet? The song is full of healthy inspiration again. Check out a preview of the content. Tuesday:adjust your beauty routine As it gets colder, your

The brightly colored Emma Plaster was designed by fashion illustrator Piet Paris. By buying a pack of these plasters you support the Emma Childrens Hospital AMC. A pack of plasters is for sale from this week for €3.49 via www.emmapleister.nl and various shops . €2 per package of the proceeds will g

Over the years, almost no one can avoid reading glasses. It is a godsend to be able to read the fine print from now on, but reading glasses also lead to annoyances for many people. Those glasses that have to be put on and taken off all the time, the umpteenth glasses that have been lost. Prevent a

Scents make people happy and evoke memories. Some people actually get sick of (synthetic) scents. They have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Chemical odors Synthetic (artificial) fragrances consist largely of chemical substances. Little research has been done into the effects of these substanc

Do something healthy every day this week. Boost your sex life, for example, and take time for yourself. Monday:time for yourself Do you need some time for yourself? Book the Body, Mind &Wellness weekend at hotel Opduin on Texel from 25 to 27 October. You will be guided by personal trainers and yog