Afraid of the dentist? Who knows, you may soon have one fear less. A way has been discovered in which your teeth can repair cavities themselves. Researchers believe they have evidence that a drug normally prescribed for Alzheimers causes your teeth to make new dentin. Dentium (dentin) is the part

According to the Red Cross, many Dutch people are not well prepared for freezing cold. Poor preparation increases the risk of accidents or hypothermia. Are you well prepared? Suppose you get stuck in traffic and its cold? Do you have a drink and a blanket in the car? Three quarters of the motorists

While you probably know the symptoms of breast cancer, recognizing them isnt always easy. This photo can help you recognize breast cancer. To recognize changes in your breasts, it is important to know what your breasts normally look like, but even then it can be quite difficult to detect changes. E

For many women, it is the first and best-known sign of pregnancy. 1. Do all women suffer from morning sickness? No, according to British statistics twenty percent of women have no problems at all. Half of the women become nauseous in combination with vomiting, thirty percent of the women are only n

Health should come before money, but research shows that some people avoid care because they are afraid of the costs. A large proportion of general practitioners (81 percent) and pharmacists (89 percent) sometimes notice that patients have difficulty paying healthcare or medicine costs. Half of the

Do you belong to the group of people who always check where the toilet is first? Then you undoubtedly know that it is sometimes quite difficult to find a public toilet. According to the Maag Lever Darm Foundation, there are too few public toilets in the Netherlands. It is especially difficult for p

Trump wants to cut $600 million for abortion aid in developing countries. Dutch minister Ploumen immediately springs into action. George W. Bush reintroduced the previously existing rule. Obama abolished it again. The measure has serious consequences. Cutting back organizations that help with famil

It is not easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Heart Foundation sees this too and that is why the foundation is investing 7.5 million in research into maintaining a healthy lifestyle together with ZonMw. Healthy living can reduce several health risks. You dont have to tell most people that. N

Many parents who visit the emergency room with a feverish child are sent home because fortunately nothing is wrong. It remains difficult to determine whether a fever is harmless or whether there is something more serious behind it. The Rotterdam Sophia Childrens Hospital is therefore working on a

Do you still like to put your fingers in your ears when you know a balloon is about to pop? You are actually quite right. According to Canadian research, the sound of a popping balloon is similar to the sound of a shotgun. And yes, that can indeed be harmful to your hearing. When you inflate a ball

Not only eggs are high in protein. There are even products that contain more protein per 100 grams. View this checklist of protein-rich products. Almonds Protein:21.1 grams Carbohydrates:6.9 grams Fat:55.8 grams Calories:614 Anchovies Protein:14.5 grams Carbohydrates:0.1 grams Fats:2.8 grams Cal

Many fruits have the most fiber in the skin. So dont peel your fruit if you can. Did you know it even applies to furry kiwis? You can cut off the top, but you can eat the rest with the skin on. This way you get fiber and all the vitamins that are just under the skin. It takes some getting used to.

A batch of Mirena IUDs have been recalled as they may not be safe enough. An error has been made with the introducer sheath that could cause the IUD to sit too high or too low. In some cases, it can even damage your uterus. It concerns a maximum of 200 IUDs, but just to be sure, the entire batch of

Youve had the Christmas holidays and your legs feel like lead. How do you get out of your lazy chair? Laura Bride gives tips. 1. When there are no temptations, you cannot go wrong. Go through your house and check all products. Are these products going to help you or take you further away from your

Clean eating, a term we heard a lot in 2016. Are you getting a little tired of it? Then the new trend will surely make you happy:clean sleeping. What is clean sleeping? Clean sleeping means you get enough sleep:between seven and eight hours, without interruptions. With clean sleeping you take your

Nutritionist and guest blogger Anita Mulderij updates us on the health trends in 2017. Anita: “The year 2016 has flown by. Time to take a closer look at the latest health trends for the brand new year. Which products will be indispensable in our kitchen next year? Which ingredients will we no long

Did the alcohol flow freely? With these tips you can tackle your hangover today. 1. Dont give in to your craving for a fatty breakfast A hangover can make you crave a greasy breakfast. Try not to give in and make something healthy for yourself. 2. Drink enough water Alcohol removes moisture from

A green environment is good for productivity, it reduces stress and it is good for your health. The Central Plant Office has researched what the perfect office plant is; the Ficus Benjamina. The plant purifies the air and can remove as much as 80 percent of harmful chemicals from the air. That cant

Do you have hay fever? Then we have bad news:the pollen season now lasts a month longer than forty years ago. This is the conclusion of research by the Belgian Institute for Nature and Forest Research. For the sake of convenience, we assume that that season will be fairly even with us. Enjoy the

Did you think your skin would improve with age? Unfortunately there are no guarantees for this. Women suffer from acne more often than men and according to recent research this could be due to a lack of fruit and vegetables. According to research from an Italian research center for dermatology, wom