Omega 3 and 6 are essential fatty acids, which your body does not make itself, but which you desperately need. Why is it so important that you get enough of both? What does omega 3 do for you? Food with a lot of omega 3 from fish fatty acids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is someti

What if you are in your late thirties, your relationship has just ended, but you do want to have children? It happens to many women, including journalist Emily (36). She is considering freezing her eggs and is going to investigate. Another birth announcement falls on my doormat. It is already the t

Amino acids are very important for your body. They are the building blocks of proteins, or proteins, and they are crucial for your cells, organs, enzymes and hormones. There are hundreds of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of our bodies and are important for various bodily functions

Sighing is more than a way to express your irritation or impatience. Its healthy. Read also: What exactly is a sigh? By sighing you use your lungs better American research shows that sighing is a reflex that is vital. Sighing prevents alveoli from collapsing. That happens when you take shallow bre

Santés chef Annalot shares a nice message this month. If only you could see yourself through the eyes of others. Research shows that they often like you much more than you think. Good news, we found in the editorial. Because we all recognize it:the vague feeling that can creep up on you when you t

You dont have your day, you feel depressed and gloomy, typically an off day. One that we all have from time to time. But what if such an off day doesnt pass and you feel down for days? Maybe you are depressed? But what exactly is depression? We asked psychologist Merel Hovestad. What is depression

Your body does not make omega 3 itself. You must therefore get it from your diet. We list what good ingredients are to get enough omega 3. The best fatty fish choices (with a lot of omega 3) Fish fatty acids are mainly found in fatty fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines and trout. Whit

What exactly ensures that you have a good resistance in your body. Is it your gut or maybe your blood? Santé looked it up for you. Bone marrow This is where white blood cells and lymphocytes are made:the most important cells of the immune system. Because the white blood cells are constantly worki

Do you find it difficult to feel when you are full? Youre not the only one. Because do you want to eat now because you are really hungry, or do you eat because you like it and dont even realize that youve actually had enough? Many people were told as a child:plate not empty? Then no dessert. Res

Together with Mieke Kosters, we will help you this month to realize your intention to become tighter. Not necessarily by eating healthier, but by changing your behavior and creating habits that you can maintain. ‘If you search for someone to change your life? Take a look in the mirror It just do

Joyce (right) reached her goal weight with the help of consultant Lydia. Do you want to feel more energetic and comfortable in your own skin, just like Joyce? Under supervision you achieve the best slimming results and you maintain your weight better. After a nice evening of dancing Joyce saw a vi

When you hear the word donate you may immediately think of the Donor Register, but you can also mean a lot to someone else by donating something during your life. Even poo. Chances are you have thought about whether you want to become an organ donor. When you received a call from the government whe

Many people dont know they have ADD because they dont recognize the symptoms. These are 5 typical characteristics that belong to ADD. 1. You are sensitive, involved and emotional You are overflowing with feeling, but have trouble showing it. You are dreamy because of a constant stream of thoughts.

Are you afraid of catching a cold if you go out without a scarf or with wet hair? We found out whether it is fact or fiction. Cold in itself does not make you sick, says virologist Jan Wilschut on science news site NEMO Kennislink. It is true that cold viruses are more common in winter than in summ

Of course there is a lot to complain about when its cold, but the cold also has benefits for your health. 1. You are more productive and sharper You can concentrate better at lower temperatures. British research shows that people perform tasks better in a cool room than in a warm one, and that pro

Itching in your ear is very annoying. How does it come about? And more importantly:what can you do about it? The causes of itching in your ear:excessive cleaning Often it starts in your ear because of a disturbance in the ear. This can be caused by excessive cleaning with a cotton swab. If a small

Not using the whole piece of ginger and want to freeze the rest of the ginger? We found out whether this is possible. You can freeze ginger. If you need ginger, you can grate it off. This is useful if you use ginger in cooking. You can also slice the ginger before freezing, useful for your ginger a

The more serotonin you make, the better you feel. This way you give your body a helping hand. What is serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that allows cells in your brain to communicate with each other. Like adrenaline and dopamine, it is also referred to as a happiness hormone. While adre

If theres one thing thats hard to resist, its candy. But giving in to that urge every time is of course not the intention. Heres a tip to snack less. After exercise, you reward yourself with something tasty and when you watch TV, you almost automatically grab a bag of chips. You can combat these

Why do we get sick more quickly in winter, and what can you do about it? Why do we get sick faster in winter? Snoring, the umpteenth cold, or in bed with the flu. In winter, the risk of getting sick is higher. Due to a lower resistance we are susceptible to bacteria and viruses. We simply stay clos