Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. When antibiotics stop working, even something as harmless as a bladder infection can end badly. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is launching an awareness campaign today:antibiotics are not an anti-flu. In Europe, an estimated 25,000 people die e

It is not always easy for doctors that patients sometimes come to the office with news about new treatments. The doctor must then explain that it is not always as positive as it seems. Two doctors have therefore started a website where they explain medical news themselves. On the website Doktermedi

Panic is increasing in Latin America; the zika virus is spreading. And that entails risks, especially for pregnant women. 1. What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is a virus transmitted by the aedes aegypti mosquito. The virus first appeared in Brazil in May last year, but has since been found in

Get used to these habits for a beautiful head of hair. 1. Dont run your hand through your hair too often Touching your hair often makes your hair greasy faster. In addition, you spread the fat that is created at the roots of the hair through the rest of your hair. 2. Clean your hairbrush regular

It seemed like a hype, one that would probably blow over. But the adult coloring books are still being sold. These are the advantages of colours. 1. Coloring is relaxing You make choices all day long. Some choices are easy, other choices determine your future. After a day full of choices, its relax

Do you want to lose weight but do not succeed, or does the weight that you lose keep on regaining it in no time? You may be overlooking an important factor. Eating healthier? check. Move more? check. Therein lies the problem. According to American research, 90 percent of people focus on the physi

Do you recognize yourself in the outcome of the research? Cardiologist Leonard Hofstra developed a lifestyle test. 8,000 people, most of them female, took part in the test. His research shows that especially women between the ages of 20 and 40 have an unhealthy lifestyle. Some facts Women between

Why do you hear so much about seasonal vegetables? Do you really have to choose it if you want to live a healthier life? This is a guest blog by Willemijn and Liselotte from BeBio.nl. BeBio: If someone asks us, we say:sure! It is very important to choose seasonal fruits and vegetables. First

Santé is a co-subsponsor of Team Continu:the skating team led by Marianne Timmer. As of today, Marianne Timmer gives a daily fit tip, especially for Santé. You can read the first fit tip on Sante.nl this afternoon. The competition season is in full swing and we wish Team Continu a lot of success

Did you always have to empty your plate? That could still have consequences for your eating pattern. Old Habit If you always had to eat your plate as a child, you are also inclined to always eat your plate empty later in life. Even when youre an adult, actually had enough and your parents dont enc

Stop biting your nails, keep your house tidy, live a healthier life… Over the years we have collected tips for many good intentions. Use the search engine at the top right to search for a specific topic. Below we have already collected a number of good intentions with useful articles. Stop biting

During a dinner, you are the first to finish the meal. You eat fast, you always have. Maybe after reading this news you will eat a little slower next time. Eating fast would make you more likely to be overweight, conclude Japanese researchers after analyzing 23 studies. Why is it? The first reaso

Do you usually toss and turn when your partner is already fast asleep next to you? It doesnt just seem that way, it really is:men fall asleep faster than women. Hormones There is an important cause for this:hormone fluctuations. Because of your menstrual cycle, pregnancy or menopause. Hormone fluct

In January, many people will traditionally start to lose weight. It now appears that it is better to wait a few months. Researchers at Exeter University claim that it is easier to lose weight in the spring. It is more dangerous to be too skinny than to be fat. For that reason, losing weight takes m

The mother is currently deciding whether to have a Caesarean section. In some cases, the mother opts for a natural delivery, while a cesarean section is actually necessary for the health of the baby. In the Medical Contact, two judges and gynaecologists argue that in some cases the doctor should be

Do you have a real sweet tooth and would you like to reduce that? You can train yourself. Less sugar Studies were conducted among people who regularly drink two sweet drinks a day. Half of the group was instructed to reduce their sugar intake by 40 percent for three months. The other part of the gr

When brushing, flossing and firing dont help. 1. Chew parsley Chew a parsley stalk after your meal and youll have fresh breath in no time. Mint, watercress and fennel seeds can also counteract the bad taste in your mouth. 2. Brush your tongue Brush not only your teeth, but also your tongue, palat

Ilse aka Miss Healthy &Happy lost no less than 22 kilos in 2015. One of her secrets? Get rid of good intentions, make them goals. In this guest blog she tells you how to do that. More about Miss Healthy &Happy From the beginning of her switch to a healthy lifestyle and her battle against the kilos,

Make Sunday your cooking day and you will have delicious, healthy and cheap lunch all week. Yet it is easier said than done. We give tips to take action. 1. Preparation Good preparation pays off. Make sure you have all the ingredients for your lunches at home and have all the recipes ready if neces

In Santé you can read about different methods to get a toned body. Best news:no running shoes and yoga mat are involved. How do you do it? How tight does it get you? And what does it cost? You can read more about the methods from page 54 in the February issue of Santé. We can already reveal two se