The new donor law was passed yesterday. People who do not give a choice will be registered as donors. The law will probably come into effect in the summer of 2020. Is it not yet clear to you what exactly will happen? We list the information. What will change? At this point you must indicate that yo

A good resistance reduces the risk of flu and colds. And if you do get sick, youll be better sooner. With these tips you arm yourself as effectively as possible against winter bacteria and viruses. 1. Open your windows The mercury is dropping below zero, and all you feel like is firing up the stov

Of the Dutch without knowledge of first aid, less than a third is prepared to use an AED to resuscitate someone. The Red Cross finds this worrying. And that while anyone can operate an AED. The control room guides you with instructions and the AED often also gives spoken instructions. 75 percent of

Researchers watched all episodes from the first 12 seasons of Greys Anatomy (which is annoying) and then compared them with 4,800 real treatments Maybe it doesnt surprise you, but Greys Anatomy turns out not to be very realistic. For example, in Greys Anatomy, 71 percent of patients are taken direc

More and more producers are recalling apricot kernels. Eating just one apricot kernel can be dangerous. G&W Gezondheidswinkel, Superfoodz, Jacob Hooy, Erica and Hanoju have so far recalled apricot kernels. At the end of last year, apricot kernels were discredited after they almost killed a 74-year-

Once youre moving, youll get warm outside. But those frozen hands… How can your hands get cold faster? Your hands lose heat quickly when you touch things that are cold, such as the lock of your bicycle. In addition, in the cold, the blood flow in your limbs decreases, in order to keep your body at

Button cell batteries are the small round batteries. They are often used in toys and therein lies a danger. Last week, three children ended up in the operating room at Erasmus MC who had swallowed a button cell battery. The hospital therefore warns:keep button cell batteries out of the reach of chi

Tired of warts? Dont panic, they may not be that pretty, but theyre harmless and usually disappear on their own. Do you want to get rid of it faster? These resources will help you. Chances are youve had a wart before. Fortunately, most warts are harmless. They appear suddenly and usually disappear

Pumpkin seeds are healthy and handy seasonings that provide a little crunch in, for example, a salad or granola. 1. They help with muscle recovery Eating a handful of protein-rich pumpkin seeds after exercise promotes the growth and recovery of your muscles after you have put them through a workout

In everything she does, yoga teacher Marlene Smits (42) follows her intuition. Without speaking a word of Bulgarian, she became editor-in-chief of the Bulgarian Elle, after which she founded the yoga clothing brand Urban Goddess. You dont speak a word of Bulgarian and became editor-in-chief of the

You may have noticed that your toenails grow much slower. On average one millimeter per month, while your fingernails grow three millimeters per month. If youve ever had to grow a new toenail, youve no doubt noticed:it takes quite a while for a toenail to grow back. There are a number of factors t

The vaccine does not work for the flu that has been around for a while now. How is that possible? Two types of flu There are two types of flu:influenza A and influenza B. There are two types of influenza B, only one of which is contained in the vaccine. Coincidentally, the other variant now prevail

Can he still make himself useful. After his wife gave birth, a neuroscientist decided to find out whether holding his wifes hand would have helped. He collected 23 couples for his research. The women were exposed to pain in different situations:while alone, in the same room as their partner, while

According to hygiene expert Lisa Yakas, the sink in the kitchen is one of the dirtiest places in the house. It may be just a little cleaner than the sponge or dishcloth, but that doesnt mean you can mess up the sink. Yakas recommends cleaning the sink thoroughly once a week. But… have you been work

One of the things you can do if youre retaining a lot of fluid is regular exercise. You can also ensure that your body retains less fluid by means of your diet. Guest blogger and nutritionist Anita Mulderij tells more about it. Anita: If you retain a lot of fluid, you can suffer from a swollen s

An estimated 27 million alder trees will bloom in the near future. That means hay fever alert if you are allergic to alder pollen. The peak is expected around February 6. Perhaps it is not the first time this season that you suffer from hay fever. The hazel has been blooming since Christmas and a l

Itchy armpits are very annoying. If you know what makes your armpits itchy, you can ease the itching. 1. Itchy armpits? Check your products Using a new deodorant, shower gel, or other detergent can have an effect on your skin. Switch product if necessary and preferably choose perfume-free products

Tingling fingers, tense shoulders, a numb feeling in your arms and burning stitches in your shoulders:a wrong working posture can be debilitating for your upper body and cause many complaints. A few years ago, it turned out that eleven percent of employees called in sick due to complaints of the n

With a healthy diet you usually get enough magnesium. Yet there are people who have a magnesium deficiency without knowing it. Discover how you can recognize the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency. Did you know… The importance of magnesium is often underestimated, while the substance is necessary

Intestinal problems can be very persistent and annoying. Nutritionist and guest blogger Anita Mulderij helps you to take steps in the right diet. Anita: What you eat can have a big impact on your gut. Track down the so-called culprits in your diet and replace them with good, healthy alternatives.