Do you gain a kilo every year? Stop this line by making some small adjustments to your habits. 1. Move more Recent research shows that we dont necessarily eat too much, we move too little. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to introduce more exercise into your lifestyle:cycle more often, take the s

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A urine test can show whether you are pregnant, but the bacteria in womens urine can also show whether you can become pregnant. Difference in the urine Physicians at Erasmus MC have developed a urine test with which they can predict whether a woman can become pregnant after IVF treatment. Women who

Australian scientists have taken the term superfood to a new level. They grew a super banana. Source of Vitamin A The bananas are genetically modified and contain more beta-carotene than regular bananas. Beta-carotene is converted by the body into vitamin A. The super banana could therefore combat

The IUD is increasingly being used as a contraceptive. Development In 2003, 41 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 45 took the pill. In 2013, it was only 37 percent. With these figures, the pill is still the most popular contraceptive. The IUD has actually increased in the same period:from

The past few months have been dominated by operations, complications, rehabilitation and pain for Marie-Anne. Despite everything, this is a positive blog! Any downside… Marie-Anne:As a great philosopher from Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam once said:Every disadvantage has its advantage. Group App Whi

Garlic is delicious in various dishes, but the smell lingers longer than we would like. These are the best remedies to get rid of your garlic breath. 1. Apple2. Lemon juice3. Coin4. Parsley5. Spinach6. Milk Why does your breath smell like garlic? Garlic contains allylmethylsulfide (AMS), a substan

Do you see every sting, tingling, bump, cramp, or itch as evidence that something is seriously wrong with you? Good news:its usually not that bad. What do you think is bothering you? A slow thyroid gland. Why you believe it You have gained four kilos in the past few months while you do not eat mor

Did you know that losing weight also has an effect on your sleep and your mood? Sleep longer This is apparent from a study in which 390 overweight people were examined. People who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight within 6 months slept on average 22 minutes more than before they lost we

In one of Marijes blogs you have already read how important it is to read labels. Marije:“I want to talk about it again, because girls from the Netherlands…..Learn this simple trick and your body will change faster than you could ever have dreamed. REALLY! How to read labels: Pick up a randomly

Women who become mothers after the age of 33 are more likely to reach a relatively old age. Research Women who become mothers after 33 are twice as likely to turn 95 as women who have a baby at 29, according to a study. Good genes? The genes that ensure that a woman remains fertile for a long time

Sugar is hidden in all kinds of products that you dont expect. So it could just be that you get more of it than you want without noticing. While shopping, there is already one smart trick you can use to buy less sugar. Do you find it difficult to spot hidden sugars while shopping? In the supermarke

On average we give our GP an 8. But if you are not satisfied, everything becomes a lot more difficult. Switching doctors is often difficult and sometimes even impossible. Changing is sometimes impossible A survey showed that 1,100 people wanted to switch to another GP last year. Only one third succ

These five things have a bad influence on your sleep. 1. Fatty food It takes a lot of effort for your body to digest fat. That can cause abdominal pain. 2. Working When you have something to prepare for the next morning, it can be reassuring to work after dinner. Try to put down your work on tim

You often hear that people who stop smoking start eating more sweets. Nutrition coach Amber Albarda gives tips on how to prevent this. Nutrition Coach Amber Albarda: To prevent the sniffing, it is important that you keep your blood sugar level stable for the foreseeable future. Too much sugar and

People with hypochondria firmly believe that they have a serious illness, even if medical examinations have shown that there is nothing wrong. It is estimated that about 3% of the population suffers from hypochondria. Thoughts of a hypochondriac Psychologist Pieternel Dijkstra:Hypochondriacs contin

Advertorial – Tick season is in full swing. What should you do if you have a tick bite? Druggist Cristina gives advice. Advertorial Cristina, licensed druggist: ‘During this season, I often get people in the store with questions about ticks. The bite itself is not serious. It is important to

We take an average of 24,000 breaths a day. Reason enough to ensure clean and fresh air. The magic word? Ventilate. This is how you ventilate your house properly Ventilation in the house is important to keep the air clean, so we have listed all the tips to properly ventilate your home. It is not

If youre a carrier of a deadly genetic condition, you dont want to pass those genes on to your children. A solution may be to modify the embryo with DNA from a third person. Special investigation A British fertility center is currently undergoing research into the technique. So far the method does

Do you regularly go by bike? Then you are not only doing good for your body, it also makes you happier than traveling by public transport or the car. A good mood on the road According to research, cycling has a positive effect on your mood. Would you rather go by car? Then make sure you are a co-d