Do you know what to do in emergency situations and do you dare to intervene? Even the people who have followed a first aid course have some doubts. Not everyone dares to provide first aid, even though the first minutes are often crucial. The figures that emerge from the research of the Red Cross ar

Do you often wiggle your legs or tap your foot? It seems like an annoying habit, but it has an advantage. The movement is minimal, but it would still help with blood flow to your legs. Every little bit helps, especially if you sit on an office chair all day.

What do you think of the plan to automatically be a donor if you do not pass on a choice? The House of Representatives approved the D66 plan on Tuesday. The plan was approved by just one vote. That does not necessarily mean that the plan will come to fruition, the Senate must first approve the law.

About 10 percent of the Dutch have postponed or avoided healthcare this year, so as not to have to pay a deductible. But by no means everyone knows what is or is not covered by the deductible. GP costs are not covered by the deductible 47 percent of people do not know that a visit to the doctor is

How drunk you feel depends on how drunk your company is. We base our judgment mainly on how drunk the people around us are. As a result, we often underestimate how drunk we are, the University of Cardiff discovered. If we see others who drink more, we also have less trouble with more alcohol. Acco

When you have to decide what to eat now, you tend to make an unhealthier choice. A good reason to plan your meals better? According to research from Carnegie Mellon University, you can make healthier choices if you plan your meals well in advance. This works, discovered after an experiment in which

Advertorial – Get motivated and inspired at Fletcher Hotels to make healthier choices. This is possible during the five exclusive Fit and Healthy Workshops given by the well-known speakers Vivian Reijs and Erik-Alexander Richter. Something for you? For more information, visit the Fletcher Hotels we

In the October issue of Santé you can read about endometriosis and how to recognize it. Here we help you with the choice of a hospital. The right hospital In the Netherlands there are more and more specialized hospitals where you can go with endometriosis. Choose a hospital where different specialt

Fact or fiction? The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius. This applies at normal air pressure at sea level. The air pressure is lower in the mountains. And indeed, water boils faster at low air pressure. In the Alps, for example, water already boils at 90 degrees Celsius. At higher altit

Leave the company canteen for what it is this week. With these tips you can bring your own lunch every day. 1. Prepare your lunch while you cook your dinner It is a small effort to cut some extra vegetables, cook rice or bake chicken. You can make lunch from the leftovers from dinner. 2. Use a da

With your new shoes or in your new bag you will often find a small bag filled with balls of silica gel. In big letters it says DO NOT EAT. Does that mean the contents of the bag are poisonous? Silica gel is not toxic, but it can contain chemicals and unhealthy substances. Eating is therefore strong

Bad habits sometimes have surprisingly good sides. 1. Drinking coffee Good news for coffee lovers:coffee improves your sports performance. Scientists at the British Coventry University conducted research on two groups of people. One group was presented with carbohydrates and coffee after an intens

Are you struggling with the last stubborn kilos? If you see less and less results, it can be difficult to keep going. These tips will keep you motivated. 1. Make healthy living a habit If all goes well, it will become easier and easier to maintain your healthy lifestyle. If not, its time to work on

How about it again? If you need sunscreen and mosquito repellent such as DEET at the same time, do not apply the products at the same time. Thus they both lose their effect. Start with the sunscreen, wait an hour, then apply DEET. Note: DEET is not waterproof, reapply after contact with water.

You have such fond memories of it… Thats why you havent cut the festival bands on your wrist yet. An Australian radio station investigated how many bacteria such a tape contains. Conclusion:the straps are quite dirty. Earlier research had already shown that after two years there are twenty times mo

Having your period in itself is not so pleasant, but do you sometimes feel so fat and bloated during your period? Nutritionist Anita Mulderij explains why. Anita Mulderij: You probably arent imagining it:many women do indeed gain weight during menstruation. Sometimes this can even save a few pound

Keep your goals manageable by breaking them into pieces. Dont think too big Losing seven kilos, starting your own business, living a healthier life, spending less money, exercising three times a week:all of these are great goals. Some goals are big and cannot be achieved overnight. It is best to cu

Cant live without coffee? You cant help it, its in your genes Various studies have shown that how much coffee you drink is stored in your genes. To be more specific:in the PDSS2 gene. The gene determines how your body processes caffeine. If your body breaks down caffeine quickly, you will need coff

Your sunglasses will come in handy in this beautiful weather. It could just be that your sunglasses protect your eyes less well than you think. Scientists from Brazil warn about the expiry date of your sunglasses. Sunlight can degrade the UV protection of your sunglasses. It is therefore best to re

If youve been wanting to get pregnant, this question might be on your mind. Researchers from the University of Aarhus spent nine years researching this question. They examined 6,120 women who were trying to get pregnant. 4,210 of the women eventually became pregnant. During those periods, the women