Some people can easily talk about themselves for an hour without even asking about the other person. Marie-Anne is amazed. She keeps on chatting Marie-Anne:Im a fan of filmmaker Woody Allen. For a long time too. I found the opening scene of his film Blue Jasmine (2013) recognizable in which Cate Bl

Stevia is a natural sugar substitute. There is even a Stevia-sweetened version of Coke. Here are six things you didnt know about Stevia. Stevia comes from a plant The sugar substitute Stevia comes from a plant, the Stevia rebaudiana. The plant grows in Brazil and Paraguay, where it has been used fo

Have you caught a cold? With these home-garden-and-kitchen remedies you can ease the suffering. Tea with honey and lemon Add some honey to your cup of tea and squeeze and a slice of lemon. That will help soothe your throat. Drinking enough is important during a cold anyway, it helps to remove wast

More than 400,000 people completed a survey about their habits in the smallest room in the house. Here are some fun facts that emerged from the survey. – 82 percent look at their poop before flushing.– 48 percent pee regularly in the shower– 84 percent text messages in the toilet– 55 percent fold t

Back problems can make your sex life a lot more difficult. Still, some positions are less taxing on your back than others. New insights It has been thought for years that spoon-spoon is the best position for people with back problems, but that turns out not to be the case. Canadian researchers exam

Health advice comes and goes. Leave the outdated rules behind and check out the latest insights. Old rule:Avoid processed foods Avoiding processed food remains good advice when it comes to biscuits, sweets, chips and ready meals. These products are full of sugar and salt, and lack essential nutrien

With healthy products within reach, it will be easier to put a healthy meal on the table. That does not mean that you can only cook with fresh products. The following products are useful to have in stock. Products that make your meal filling Whole wheat pasta, lentils, quinoa, oatmeal. With this yo

Insurers must announce the premium for 2015 by 19 November at the latest. Half of the Dutch are afraid that the premium will rise. Change health insurance If the premium rises, more people will switch to another health insurer. Although the step to actually switch is a big one for some people. Last

Every year about 3,000 people are affected by psychosis for the first time. People who have had a psychosis then run into a lot of prejudice and ignorance. That has to change. What is psychosis? A psychosis is a mixture of five different symptoms. One has feelings of mistrust, the other hears voic

Sophia survived cancer twice and then decided to set up her own company - Piece of Health - to help (former) cancer patients. This month she does that at the Dr. Hauschka &Piece of Health Lifestyle Days. Relaxation, inspiration and information The lifestyle days on November 22 and 23 are all about

Are you still tossing and turning after half an hour in bed? Then you better get out of bed. Wrong association Your bed is only for sleeping and sex. If you lie awake in bed too often, you associate your bed with lying awake and that can make it even harder to fall asleep next time. When should yo

When eye contact lasts a little too long, it quickly feels uncomfortable. Researchers have discovered why. More confident Eye contact makes you more self-aware. This was discovered after the participants of the study were shown several photos. In some photos, a person did not make eye contact in ot

It is getting darker longer in the morning, which does not make getting up any easier. Tip 1:Stop snoozing Snoozing doesnt make you more rested. As soon as your alarm goes off, it is best to get out of bed immediately. Tip 2:Leave your curtains open Do you get up around the time the sun rises? T

It is sometimes thought that breastfeeding and feeding babies gluten early can reduce the risk of celiac disease. Recent research shows that it does not prevent celiac disease. Where did the idea come from? Based on previous research, it was thought that feeding small amounts of gluten at a young a

From October to March, many Dutch people dont get out enough. While it is important to go outside for the production of vitamin D. What about vitamin D and sunlight? Going outside is not only nice, it is also important for the production of vitamin D. 70 to 90 percent of the total vitamin D produc

The majority of adults worldwide should eat twice as many fruits and vegetables. Do you also belong to that group? What?! The World Health Organization recommends eating 400 grams of fruit and vegetables per day, which is equivalent to five servings. 60 to 87 percent of adults eat less than the gui

It can be quite cold in the morning and in the evening and you can feel that in the house, especially if you live in an older house. Have your say by voting in our poll.

Wouter Duinisveld was a healthy and sporty boy. Until a viral myocaditis completely destroys his heart. Unexpectedly in mortal danger His future hangs by a thread. After a year on the brink of death, he gets a donor heart and with it a second chance at life. Sports at a high level In July 2014, Wo

It seems so nice:your baby dozes off on your lap and you can also use a nap with your lack of sleep. Still, you better think twice before you fall asleep on the couch together. Research shows that 1 in 8 cases of SIDS occur after a nap on the couch. Why is it dangerous to sleep with your baby on

Breakfast in bed sounds romantic and watching a movie with a bag of crisps in bed is sometimes nice. But how dirty is it to eat in bed? Did you know… The New York maid says she can see about half of the people she cleans in their homes occasionally eating in bed. Eating in bed is dirty We can be