No, it may not be a sexy topic, but many women suffer from it. 35% of women over 18 years of age suffer from it. In the menopause this is even half of the women. If your hormones change, you can get complaints. Menopause, pregnancy or breastfeeding can cause vaginal dryness. Certain drugs affect

Every time you walk up a flight of stairs panting, do you also make sure that you really start exercising more often? Great intention, but it is not at all surprising that you get out of breath by climbing stairs. 1. While climbing stairs Climbing stairs is exhausting. Its similar to a vigorous wo

Get rid of those shoes. Walking barefoot has long ceased to be something that only hippies do, more and more people are choosing to spend their lives – partly – without shoes. Why? Because its surprisingly good for you. Actresses Angelina Jolie, Shailene Woodley, Jennifer Aniston and singers Britn

A fresh taste in your mouth is always nice. But chewing gum also has other benefits. 1. Less stress A date coming up? With a chewing gum in your mouth you become a lot more relaxed. Chewing reduces the production of the (stress) hormone cortisol, according to research from Northumbria University.

Are heavy bones a (weak) excuse? Too bad, you can no longer use this excuse. It is a myth that obesity is caused by overweight bones. Bones dont really weigh much at all. Compared to the weight of muscle, fat and tissue, they are even light. Your skeleton may be wider and you may have heavier bone

Many people sometimes feel lonely. It doesnt matter how young or old you are, everyone can be overcome by a lonely feeling. Feeling lonely is a warning signal from your body. Its a trigger to take action, so you dont get stuck in social isolation for too long. What can you do? 1. Ask yourself why

You have probably been warned not to sit cross-legged. Yet it is a favorite pose of many women. Is this attitude bad for you? Do you get varicose veins when you cross your legs? HelloGiggles spoke with Jennifer Wider, a female health expert. According to her, there are still many misunderstandings

Not only do too many sweets and little exercise cause weight gain, but sleeping with the light on also causes extra kilos. American research among 44,000 women between the ages of 35 and 74 shows that exposure to artificial light can increase the risk of overweight and obesity, Nieuwsblad.be rep

It is the first time that research has been done on fresh fruit juices. And the conclusion of the researchers is not a good one:fruit juice increases the risk of cancer. More than 100,000 French people were followed for five years for the study. In that period, 2,200 people got cancer, including

That tasty bag of chips or that big bar of chocolate… It seems as if they are shouting:“Eat me, eat me!” Why is it so hard to ignore that tasty appetite? Its not that you dont have the willpower to resist, but its for a completely different reason, according to science:youre probably way too busy

You can read the female heart file in the June issue of Santé, because yes:a womans heart really works differently than a mans heart. We asked David Smeekes, GP at the Heart Foundation, 3 questions. Why is a healthy heart so important? “Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body.

You suffer from stress, you sleep badly and the next day you actually feel just as bad as the day before. Researchers have now discovered why bad sleepers have a hard time getting rid of their stress and fears. According to sleep researcher Eus van Someren of the Netherlands Brain Institute, rest

Actually, our little country was too cold for this animal, but now that it is getting warmer, it apparently thrives here:the giant tick, or the hyalomma tick. The giant tick was found in Drenthe. According to de Volkskrant, a woman had found the animal with her horse. Read also: Tick ​​care What

Do you suffer from headaches, red spots, itching or insomnia when you drink wine? There is now a solution! You can of course leave the wine:you will no longer be bothered by it. But still:a good glass of wine every now and then is a pleasure… For real wine lovers there is now a solution to enjoy

It seems such a shame to throw away:a bottle of last years sunscreen that is still half full. But if you love your skin, buy a new one. Because sunscreen also has an expiry date. You can see how long a sunscreen can be kept by the best-before date that is stated on the bottle or tube. But in genera

Its that time again:there is a fruit fly infestation in the house. They are really everywhere! With these tips you can prevent them and get rid of them! 1. Put down some leftover alcohol Fruit flies love alcohol. You can put the last bit of wine in the bottle as a trap. 2. Make a trap from a bott

There is a lot of pollen in the air and the heat makes it even worse. The mugwort plant is in bloom and therefore there is a lot of pollen in the air. They are likely to hang until Friday, as no rain is forecast before then. Read also:   4 Habits That Can Make Your Hay Fever Worse The peak is expe

Its great to be able to put on slippers instead of warm sneakers. But are slippers actually bad for your feet? Slippers bad for your feet Most slippers are less good for your feet than regular shoes. How come? Your toes will often automatically curve a little, to have more grip on your slippers. T

In recent years, the menstrual cup has become increasingly popular. Are you already tackling or are you wondering what the benefits are? Large-scale scientific research has been done on the menstrual cup for the first time. Do you have any doubts about how well such a cup works? That might take aw

Read this article before you let yourself pee (or pee on someone). According to research published two years ago in the scientific journal Toxins, there is no point in peeing over a jellyfish bite. They have done research by trying different remedies on a jellyfish sting. Urine had no positive eff