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Many people who stutter have no less of it when they sing. A rap app has been launched to help children and give them more confidence. Kids can rap in the Get The Flow app. If you get into the flow of a rap talking becomes easier. Children can also play against each other in the app. The app is an
36 percent of people have no idea how many vegetables they eat per day on average. Spoiler:for most people it is not the recommended 250 grams of vegetables per day. This is according to a study by Albert Heijn. On average, we eat 127 grams of vegetables per day. 71 percent understand the importanc
Do you suffer from a snoring partner, or do you know that you can snore quite loudly yourself? We give tips against snoring. First the theory, why do you snore? When a person snores, the pharynx is too narrow for breath to flow smoothly through the airway. You can compare it to deflating an inflate
Do you know what high blood pressure means? Your heart pumps blood into your arteries, which puts pressure on your arteries. When this pressure is too high for a long time, the walls of your arteries damage and arterial calcification occurs. As a result, your vessels are less elastic and your blood
According to several studies, small changes in your kitchen can help you resist big temptations. 1. Clean up People with clutter in the kitchen eat 44 percent more snacks than people whose kitchen is spic and span. Place the bag of oatmeal neatly in the cupboard and leave only the fruit bowl in sig
Which medicines are useful to have at home? A good time to check your medicine cabinet. According to Synovate, 49 percent of the Dutch have medicines that have expired. When was the last time you looked in your medicine cabinet? Chances are youll come across expired pills and a crystallized cough s
Sometimes a scar develops, while other times your skin heals well. Whether a scar develops depends on how deeply damaged your skin is. In case of damage to the epidermis, such as an abrasion, there are no scars. Only when the dermis is also affected will your skin recover with a scar after the woun
If your mouth is on fire after eating a spicy dish, do not reach for a glass of water, because that will not help. Spicy herbs are oily. Oil doesnt dissolve in water, so a glass of water just rinses over it and the hot herbs stay where they are. It is better to eat a piece of bread, bread absorbs
Have you had too much coffee and are you bouncing? With these tips you neutralize the effects of too much caffeine. Eat one or two pieces of fruit, such as an orange, kiwi and/or grapefruit, to replenish your vitamin C level in one go. Vitamin C promotes the absorption of minerals. Drink a large g
Women need slightly more sleep than men. The reason for this is that our brains are busier. During the day we perform several actions at the same time, the infamous multitasking. During deep sleep, the part of your brain that is responsible for thinking, memory and language switches off. The more y
We are all busy, it makes sense that you are tired. However? When is it time to go to the doctor with your fatigue? 1. If you also have other complaints Is your fatigue accompanied by other complaints? If in doubt, check with your doctor whether it is wise to visit. 2. If you sleep enough Do you
What about your blood sugar level and how do you keep it stable during the day? What is your blood sugar level? The blood sugar level indicates the amount of glucose in your blood. A stable blood sugar level is approximately between 4 and 6 millimoles per liter of blood. During the day, the value o
Wearing socks in bed is a big turn off for some, while others cant sleep without socks on. Research by the National Sleep Foundation shows that the latter group probably has a point:wearing socks in bed makes you fall asleep faster. If you have trouble falling asleep, it pays to put on socks. When
When the best before date disappears from packaging, less food is wasted. This is shown by research by the University of Wageningen. When the best before date disappears for long-life products, 12 percent less food is thrown away. If the date is replaced by the text long shelf life, even 31 percent
For a few years now, attention has been drawn to super bacteria, bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. It is becoming more common, partly due to overuse of antibiotics. If bacteria survive an antibiotic, they can evolve and adapt themselves to survive antibiotics next time. Much action has a
In addition to vegetables, sauce and bread, you can freeze a lot more. 1. Ginger Because of the strong taste of ginger, you usually dont need a lot of it. Keep a piece of ginger in your freezer and grate a piece off when you need it. 2. Nuts They stay crispy for a long time if you keep them in th
No one consciously loses weight with the aim of gaining weight again. Yet many people are familiar with yo-yoing. After you lose weight, the weight will be back on in no time. Sometimes with an extra kilo. Several studies have shown that yo-yoing is not good. According to Professor Tim Spector of K
The NaturalCycles app calculates whether you are fertile based on your body temperature. After several studies, the developers claim that the app is just as reliable as the pill. You measure the temperature under your tongue with a thermometer every day. You enter the temperature in the app, which
Doctors are also noticing that more and more children already have permanently damaged hearing. Earpieces of mobile telephones and headphones can damage the ears if the sound is too loud. It is important to be aware of this as a parent. You dont always immediately notice damage. Research by the VU
Have you ever peed in a swimming pool? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. An average swimming pool contains about 75 liters of urine. Thats what a Canadian scientist discovered. This was investigated by taking 250 water samples from 31 different swimming pools. An examined 25-metre pool con