At home it is usually easier to stay fit and healthy because we get into a routine. But what happens to the routine when you go on vacation? Do you leave that sporty and healthy lifestyle at home or do you try to keep what you have achieved so far? With these 5 tips you can stay healthy and active o

The media has been telling us for years that thin female bodies are still judged as attractive. However, womens perception of what the perfect female figure is has evolved in recent years towards a thin and firm ideal. This is according to new research. The researchers turned to the Miss USA contes

Do you have trouble getting up in the morning? Are you always cranky and sluggish when you wake up? Use these tricks to make getting out of bed easier. Wake up better To wake up feeling refreshed, there are plenty of things you can do before going to bed, such as drinking chamomile tea and avoiding

While a few glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows it can actually help clear the mind. The new study shows that low levels of alcohol consumption inhibit inflammation and help the brain clear out toxins, including those associated with Alzheimers disease. The f

You may want to read this while standing. A new study has found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day can prevent weight gain and help people actually lose weight. Prolonged sitting has been linked to the obesity epidemic, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Europeans sit for up to

Skin damage from unprotected sun exposure can occur any time of the year, even winter. The highest level of care is usually during the summer months, but sun damage can occur all year round, even on cloudy or rainy days. Many people do not realize that you are also exposed to the sun through windows

People tend to take care of their face and their skin, but forget about certain parts of their body. Especially the feet, one of the most important parts of our body, receive very little care. It is important to take good care of your feet, as you walk on them every day, and these tips will help you

While many smokers want to quit smoking, only a small proportion actually try. The reason is probably that smokers have to get over various myths about what smoking does for them. Here are five myths that many smokers believed and the facts that helped them quit. MYTH #1:Smoking calms me down and I

In recent years, scientists at the University of Eastern Finland have shown that sauna bathing is associated with a number of health benefits. This time, using an experimental setting, the research group now explored the physiological mechanisms by which exposure to heat from the sauna can affect a

Sleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night is associated with intrusive, repetitive thoughts like those seen in anxiety or depression, according to new research. The researchers assessed the timing and duration of sleep in individuals with moderate to high levels of repetitive negative t

A poll by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport shows that 60.2% of young women (18-35 years old) more often suffer from depression or signs of depression in winter. Talking about it contributes to recovery. More than 70% of them find it difficult to start the conversation themselves because the

If you want to get healthier, happier and fitter in the new year, the first thing you need to focus on is finding a real purpose in life. People with a higher sense of purpose tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and are more likely to feel better about their own health status, according to new

We may have a new reason to cherish some sunshine alongside the vitamin D generation. A new study has shown that the fat cells that lie just under our skin shrink when exposed to the blue light emitted by the sun. “When the blue wavelengths of the sun – the light we can see with our eye – penetrate

Most people who live in the Netherlands own a bicycle. Some even have more than one, for example a city bike and a sports bike. Or an electric bicycle and a sports bicycle. In this article we highlight two types of bicycles that are seen as sports bikes and we give 3 reasons why a sports bike is ide

The effectiveness of ones exercise regimen may depend on their individual personality type, with more creative people better suited to outdoor activities. Thats the key finding of new research. More than 800 people from different companies in different countries were surveyed for the study, which fo

Boredom is a mildly annoying emotional state at best, but doing nothing on a lazy Saturday afternoon can be a gateway to more problematic behavior. It boils down to a simple Freudian principle:we are motivated to seek pleasure and avoid pain. This is why many people seek comfort foods to deal with n

Sleeping longer each night is a simple lifestyle intervention that could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to an overall healthier diet, according to a new study. The study looked at the feasibility of increasing sleep hours in adults who typically slept for less than the recommended adult

Magnesium citrate increases magnesium ion levels in the body. Now those words may mean little to you. But if we tell you that it can help with constipation and that it helps you relax during stressful periods, it may light up a light. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals that our body n

Sweating is seen as a problem in our society. We think its gross, and excessive sweating can of course be an annoying inconvenience. But sweating is actually good for us. It is a mechanism to prevent overheating. Here are some things you should know about sweating…. * Sweating is vital in a hot env

That to do list of chores and errands could actually provide a variety of health benefits, according to researchers at the University of California. The study found that women over age 65 who engaged in regular light physical activity had a reduction in risk of mortality. The 6,000 women in the stud