This photo went viral on Twitter last week. At a supermarket in New Zealand you can scoop pre-cut vegetables. Exactly as much as you need. Would you buy this? The owner of the New World Te Rapa supermarket wants to make it easier for everyone to eat the recommended daily amount of vegetables. The p

Marie-Anne regularly visits a doctor. For herself or with her family. This time it was the ophthalmologists turn. Marie-Anne: To the ophthalmologist with the youngest daughter. Been before (of course I would almost say) because the bitch fell, bumped and tripped more often than her and we liked. At

Do you get up early during the week? Then researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have bad news for you:it would be best to get up early on the weekend. The effect of social jet lag has been known for some time. After a weekend full of fun things, in which you go to bed later and sleep in, Mond

The temperature is increasingly below zero and you can already hear the first Christmas songs on the radio:the holidays are approaching at lightning speed. While one enjoys the conviviality and being together with family and friends to the fullest, the other is mainly concerned about the temptations

The bladder infection symptoms have decreased in 98% of the testers. The number of responses to the test call to test ROTER Cysticare, a medical device for cystitis, is overwhelming. More than 1000 women were interested in participating in the test panel*. Its great that you can immediately start n

This news almost sounds too good to be true. Australian dentists state that cavities in your teeth can be treated without drilling. After all, fillings would not always be necessary. It was thought that early detection of tooth decay and filling cavities is the best way to prevent decay. According

Breast cancer can affect anyone. Young, old, man or woman. Come to Kasteel de Vanenburg in Putten on October 31 and visit the breast cancer symposium The Naked Truth led by Sylvana Simons. Breast cancer patients, but also partners, relations and friends have the right to an honest story, the taboo

The amount of moles on your right arm can indicate whether you have an above-average risk of skin cancer. English research shows that the number of moles on your right arm is a good indication of the number of moles on your entire body. Do you have more than 11 moles on your right arm? Women with

The products on your counter can predict your weight. People who only have a bowl of fruit in sight weigh less on average than those who have candy and soda in sight. Even breakfast cereals in plain sight would have a negative effect on your weight. The difference in weight varied from 9.4 to 14.4

Clocks go back one hour this weekend. Great, we can sleep an hour longer, but what effect does that have on our body? Quality of sleep In 2013, a UK survey found that the quality of our sleep improves with the start of winter time. We feel happier and more energetic. Short-lived Unfortunately, th

“When it gets colder, I always get red bumps in my elbow. Is this eczema and what can I do about it? Drugstore Linda gives advice: There is a very good chance that it is eczema. When it gets colder outside and the heating comes back on, our skin often feels dry. Dry skin is prone to damage. Aller

Do you suffer from itching or a rash under that nice ring you recently picked up? Chances are you are allergic to nickel. How do you know if you are allergic to nickel? Do you get a rash if your skin has been in contact with nickel for a long time? Then you are almost certain that you are allergic

With these tips you can make your home healthier. 1. Keep the bathroom mold-free You can tackle mold with an anti-mold product, but its better to prevent mold. Make sure you ventilate the bathroom well. If possible, open a window, or leave the door open for a while after showering. Mold likes to se

Most bathrooms have bright light. Very useful when youre getting ready, but just before bedtime, the bright light gives your body the wrong signals. When its dark, your body gets signals that its bedtime. The bright light in the bathroom does the opposite. The bright light disrupts the signal to go

An investigation that is doubled on the bill, medicines that are passed on in the wrong dose. Sometimes a mistake can creep into the hospital bill. As far as is known, only health insurer CZ keeps track of errors on invoices. They alone have wrongly charged 400,000 euros. It is not about fraud by t

What should you do and not do if you want to get healthier? It is a question that concerns many people today, directly or indirectly. Renger Witkamp is professor of nutrition and pharmacology at Wageningen University. Last week he gave a lecture every evening for the University of the Netherlands.

A good start is half the work. Therefore, use Sunday to prepare a bit for the new week. 1. Do your shopping Make sure your fridge and kitchen cupboards are well stocked, especially with healthy products. 2. Cook extra extensive Whatever you cook, make at least an extra portion to freeze. When you

This year, health insurer ONVZ held the Best Care Idea competition for the eighth time. The winner was chosen from over 600 entries. The Best Care Idea was won by caregiver Nel Wagner (68). Every day she visits her sister in a nursing home. There she saw that many people with dementia have difficul

Today is Dress Red Day, a day created by the Dutch Heart Foundation to draw attention to cardiovascular disease in women. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in women. The signs are different in women and often less clear than in men. The signals are therefore more quickly overl

At the end of a busy day, doing the dishes is probably the last thing you feel like doing. However, doing the dishes has an advantage. Washing the dishes can be very relaxing, according to researchers from a small-scale study at Florida State University. They had two groups of students do the dishe