Have you just enjoyed a big meal? Then it is better not to do these activities right away! We used to learn that we shouldnt go swimming after dinner – more on that later – but there are also a number of other activities that you shouldnt do right after dinner. Have you just enjoyed a big meal? T

No fewer than 7 out of 10 Dutch people intend to lose weight in 2020, but 71 percent do not intend to give up guilty pleasures such as a bag of chips, soda or a glass of wine… Wouldnt it be difficult to lose weight? Or does a guilty pleasure make it easier to stick to? As many as 1 in 3 indicate

Do you check your phone just before going to sleep when you lie on your side? Usually you look at your smartphone with one eye. Doctors warn that this can be dangerous… Scientists from the New England Journal of Medicine examined two women, ages 22 and 40. These women suffered from temporary los

The risk of kidney, liver, breast and colon cancer can probably all be reduced by exercising more and more intensively. This is according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study looked at general guidelines about exercise and the risk of cancer. Read also: Oh dear, fr

Do you have a sick person at home? There is a chance that you will be infected. Is an infection really out of the question? With these tips you can take precautions and reduce the chance of getting a flu. Quarantine A flu quickly spreads through the house. If the sick person talks, coughs or snee

Eating healthy is not always easy. Once in a while you can really crave a pizza. If youve indulged in ordering a pizza, you dont always have to feel guilty about it. This is how to deal with a cheat day. Cheating You may think cheating on your diet when you think about cheating. But this is not ho

Bad breath can make you very insecure. How do you get it, but more importantly:how do you get rid of it? How does bad breath develop? 60 percent of the Dutch sometimes suffer from bad breath, it is also called halitosis. Bad breath can have several causes; For example, spicy food, smoking, drinkin

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that you will not get the flu. With these tips you minimize the risk and you may be able to escape the flu. 1. Get a vaccination If you fall into one of the risk target groups and you receive a call to get the flu shot, it may be wise to get it. Once you alrea

A candy jar in the department or another colleagues birthday. The sweet and fatty snacks sometimes fly around your ears. These temptations add up to a lot of extra calories… Heres how much and how you can defend yourself against those extra pounds. Recent research shows that as many as 1,300 ext

Do you often suffer from heartburn? Chances are its caused by one of these most common factors. And no, they may not be the causes you expected… Are you reading along? Onions, spicy food and fried food; they are all known to cause heartburn. But these are not always the causes of your stomach aci

Scented candles, incense, or aroma atomizers are perfect for expelling bad cooking smells, for example, but maybe its better to open a window instead... Sofie Vandenbroeck, environmental medical expert at the Flemish Agency for Zorn and Health, says it is better to take it easy with scented candl

Do you quickly feel guilty after overeating and are you considering a detox? These 5 ways not only make you feel better, but are also healthier. You probably know the feeling:youve just had dinner and your eyes were bigger than your stomach, making you so full it feels like youre about to explode

Are you (too) often on your phone or behind your laptop? With these 8 ways you can significantly reduce your screen time, also in the long term! Do you also find yourself spending a lot of time on your phone, tablet or laptop every day? We all know by now that prolonged exposure to blue screens is

Creating your own place in your office is becoming less and less possible these days due to the emerging flexible workplaces. In America they want to make you feel at home in the office by letting you work barefoot. Will this trend fly over to the Netherlands? The barefoot trend comes from Silico

Do you get a stomach ache quickly after eating? Of course you dont want that after your extensive Christmas dinner... We have listed the most common causes of stomach pain after eating and give you tips on how to prevent the pain. 1. Too much food with acids Did you drink a lot of fruit juice or

Your dog or cat is probably sniffing everything. But watch out! Plants that you have in your house during Christmas can be dangerous for your four-legged friend. The Mistletoe This plant, also known as the Mistle Toe, is often seen hanging from the ceiling in American movies. There isnt much goin

Been too greedy with that pizza? Burning your tongue is painful. It often remains sensitive for a few days, but you can ease the pain. One problem, four solutions:a burnt tongue. Solution 1:Drink milk as soon as you burn your tongue When youve burned your mouth, run to the fridge and take a big g

Headache, shortness of breath, fever and muscle aches. These are symptoms of parrot disease, which is becoming increasingly common in the Netherlands. Normally 40 to 80 cases of parrot disease are reported in our country, but recently six people have been infected in one week. How do you get parr

Sometimes it is necessary to change your eating pattern, for example because of a diet, an allergy or an intolerance. It can be quite tricky. In any case, keep these 3 things in mind. 1. Why do you adjust your eating pattern? It is difficult if you are suddenly no longer allowed to eat gluten, or

It can sometimes happen that you wake up with a white tongue. Usually this is harmless and you can treat it yourself. But sometimes it can also be a sign of a serious illness… From a dry mouth, sticky surface, round spots, discolored taste buds to bumps with pus. There are several reasons why a t