Sleep like a log and wake up rested? The tips from the book Super Sleeping by sleep expert Floris Wouterson should help. And whats so nice:you can win the book! 1. (S)more magnesium Magnesium plays an important role in all kinds of processes in your body, such as regulating blood sugar and contr

Because October is breast cancer month, mediator and life coach Jacobien has written a blog about her own experiences about the consequences of breast cancer treatment. Of course, its just her. Of course, all for a good cause. Of course, it could always be worse. In addition to all investigation

If you live about 800 meters from the sea, this will benefit a lot when it comes to mental problems. For example, research at Exeter University shows that people who live close to the sea are less bothered by mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. Data from 26,000 Britons were ana

Kirsten (27) is a carrier of the hereditary breast cancer gene. Last year she had her breasts amputated. “I wanted to do everything I could to avoid getting sick – just like my mother.” “When I was lying on the beach in a bikini this summer, I almost wanted to ask two girls next to me:Do you see

You have lost pounds after a successful diet, but now you wonder:where does that fat go when you lose weight? dr. Mariëtte Boon, internist in training at the Leiden University Medical Center and co-author of the book Vet important : “There are two types of body fat:brown and white fat. The latte

If youve just worked out, or if you havent had anything to drink for half the afternoon, its obvious why youre thirsty. If you continue to feel thirsty more than usual for inexplicable reasons, then it is time to listen extra carefully to your body. These are some causes of thirst: 1. A lot of t

You can watch your food, exercise more, make sure you get enough sleep. All that for good health, but you can also get a dog! Two recent studies from the American Heart Association show that dog owners live longer and are less likely to develop heart problems. There are many advantages to having

Should moldy food go straight into the trash, or can you still eat the parts that arent moldy? 1. Cheese You can still eat hard cheese. Cut the moldy piece generously out of the cheese and the rest is still edible. Make sure you dont touch the mold with your knife before cutting the rest of the che

If you really go deep with exercise, maybe even give too much, youll notice that your body can feel really, really tired. But did you know that your brain can also become overtired and that you are unkind yourself? Excessive exercise makes your body tired, but not only that; French research shows

STOPtober has started and that means that more than 50,000 people try not to smoke for at least 28 days in this month. Not everyone can keep that up. Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Research by the AMC shows that 70 percent of STOPtober participants last. Nearly half have still stopped three m

Do you often regret fifteen minutes after eating because your belly is too full? Time for some simple eating management. Here are 5 ways not to overeat. 1. Eat mindfully British researchers showed that people who are distracted eat up to 30 percent more than people who eat mindfully. So make sure

Vivian Reijs (42), presenter and known for her health platform Vivonline.nl, was recently hit by a cardiac arrest. What exactly happens in a cardiac arrest? Vivian shared what had happened to her through her Instagram account. “Last week my world literally and figuratively stood still for a while

Stoptober is the ideal moment for many smokers to stop smoking, but according to scientists there is a new way to really avoid those cigarettes. You probably know those confrontational images on cigarette packs to discourage smokers from lighting one. That has helped, because the number of smoke

Are you a back sleeper or do you prefer to sleep on your stomach? Or do you turn in all directions? Your sleeping position can have a huge impact on the quality of your sleep. There is only one position that is best for a good nights sleep… Over the years, various studies have made it clear that

Coffee, tea, chocolate and chips. It doesnt help to sleep well. It is better to eat something that contains a certain protein, because then you fall asleep faster. It is known that certain drinks and food products should be avoided if you want to enjoy a good nights sleep. For example, drinks wi

Very strange:you slept well all night, but when the alarm goes off you still feel tired. How is that possible? Sometimes you have those mornings when you wake up broken, while youve had a good nights sleep. This can have various causes. Trained too fanatically Maybe you just exercised too fanati

The e-cigarette would be less harmful than a real cigarette and would help to stop smoking. But if it is up to the Dutch pulmonologists, there will be a total ban on e-cigarettes. In an interview in the AD, Leon van den Toorn, chairman of the Association of Physicians for Pulmonary Diseases and

Everyone has those periods when you have sleepless nights because you worry about someone close to you or events and deadlines at work. With these tips you can still sleep well despite all the stress. Sometimes you just toss and turn in bed, because you suffer from stress. Sleep is often hard to

The latest issue of Santé is now in stores and is brimming with inspiration to make you feel good about yourself. Everything you need to know about blood You cant live without it, but what exactly does blood do in your body? In the extensive file you can read what blood does. The power of hugging

It is estimated that about 800,000 people in the Netherlands suffer from hyperventilation. What can you do about it? Here are 4 solutions. 1. Address the cause Asthma, diabetes and heart and lung diseases can cause hyperventilation. Yet hyperventilation often does not have a physicalcause, but a