Women who exercise and struggle to consume enough calories and who have menstrual disorders can simply increase their food intake to restore their menstrual cycles, according to a new study. The study showed that sporty women with menstrual disorders can start menstruating again by consuming 300-400

Despite a desire for perfect sleep, not everyone comes close to the recommended eight hours a night, and many people find that the sleep they get isnt the quality they want and need. With chronic sleep deprivation, the brains ability to maintain attention and focus continues to decline over time. In

Researchers know that people are motivated to be vegetarian for a variety of reasons – the most common in Western cultures are health, the environment, and animal rights. But how convincing are these different factors to non-vegetarians? University of California, Davis, researchers from the Departm

Although it is not mandatory in the Netherlands to wear face masks in public to prevent the spread of the virus, many people still wear them. And thats okay. However, there are some crucial things you need to know about how to use a non-medical mask correctly, because if used incorrectly, which is q

Some pretty good evidence suggests that most diets over a six-month period lead to comparably modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, compared to a regular diet, according to a new study. Weight reduction at the 12-month follow-up declined and improvements in cardiovascu

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the third time in the United Nations World Happiness Report 2020. Finns are fond of their nature. 70% of Finlands land area is forest, the clean air, vastness and silence are in good taste with tourists. Denmark is the second happiest coun

CBD oil has become popular in recent years due to the many benefits people experience from it. People use CBD oil and other CBD products to treat various health complaints, but the medical community has only recently begun to re-study it. What is CBD oil? CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the sec

A healthy body is home to a healthy mind:sports activity can improve your cognitive performance. However, there are many different types of sports and a wide variety of exercises and workouts. What type and how much exercise keeps your mind in top shape? This is the question that researchers at the

The balance between weight gain and weight loss is mainly determined by what you eat, how much you eat and how much exercise you get. But another important factor is often neglected… New research conducted by Vanderbilt University, USA shows that its not just how many calories you eat, but WHEN you

Many people start exercising but give up for a number of reasons, such as they look the way they want, they dont have the time, or they dont like the results. None of these are reasons to stop exercising, in fact, in general, there are almost no reasons. Read on to hear some of the most common excus

Boxing has a bad reputation for many reasons, but there is also a lot of good that comes out of this sport. In boxing you train your whole body while having a lot of fun! You dont even have to fight anyone, you can just spar and practice on a punch bag and still get the same benefits. Here we list 4

A good nights sleep or a nice lovemaking? For the Dutch, this choice does not appear to be that difficult. Sleep appears to be very important for the vast majority (91.3%). So important that more than half (54.2%) prefer a good nights sleep over sex. And almost 1 in 3 Dutch people sometimes dreams a

New measures against the spread of the coronavirus will apply in the Netherlands from Thursday 12 March. These measures were explained by Prime Minister Rutte and Minister Bruins (based on advice from RIVM) during a press conference. The measures are: Everyone in the Netherlands:stay at home if y

Sweating is necessary. It ensures that your body cools down and prevents it from overheating. Other than just sweating, night sweats are definitely a nuisance. Lets take a closer look at the causes of night sweats: Its too hot If you suffer from night sweats, one of the possible causes is an envi

Is the COVID-19 pandemic making you anxious and concerned? If so, know that you are not alone! Being nervous about the chance that you, a loved one or a friend will come into contact with this new coronavirus is common. These feelings can be amplified by the non-stop coverage of the topic. While int

Washing hands is more important than ever. As we work to fight the further spread of what is now a global pandemic, hand hygiene is our most important weapon. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds to thoroughly rid them of germs. Soap and water are known to strip your hands of natural o

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, rumors and misinformation about the virus seem to be spreading just as fast, if not faster, than the virus itself. In the midst of a pandemic, misinformation can be dangerous and lead to panic, making it difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. Experts from

Now that we are all at home and the frustrations are mounting, self-care rituals are a must. It is important to make sure that you take good care of your body, mind and soul every day in order to cope with the pandemic. Here are 10 tips for self-care in unprecedented times. Reach Out Since we al

Biologists from the University of Manchester have explained for the first time why a good nights sleep can really prepare us for the rigors of the day ahead. The study shows how the body clock mechanism increases our ability to maintain our bodies when we are most active. And because we know that t

Dropping out of school and finding a job have both led to a decrease in physical activity, while becoming a mother has been linked to increased weight gain, conclude two reviews led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Many people tend to gain weight as they exit adolescence and into adul