Summer means plenty of healthy outdoor activities, but the little tick may have other plans for us. This particular arachnid carries a bacteria that causes Lyme disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems. It is therefore crucial that everyone knows how to minimize the ris

Early periods increase the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later during menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. The researchers analyzed data from more than 18,000 middle-aged women in the UK, US and Australia, as part of the International Life Course Approach to

Good health and a happy outlook on life may seem equally valuable yet independent goals. However, a growing body of research confirms that a happy prospect can have a very real impact on your physical well-being. New research shows that both online and in-person psychological interventions — tactics

Did you plan to exercise more this year? And did you last? If not, we know how to do that. Namely by really enjoying that workout session. Here are three tips on how to do that. 1. See your workout as me-time After a busy day, you may be tempted to stretch out on the couch, but with a work-out yo

People who laugh a lot in their daily lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events – although this doesnt seem to apply to the intensity of laughter. These are the findings of a research team from the University of Basel. It is estimated that people typically laugh 18 times a day – mo

Behind the scenes, a lot of work is being done on the coronavirus app CoronaMelder. This app, which may be introduced nationally from 1 September, is an additional tool to the RIVM guidelines to prevent a second corona wave. From mid-August, practical tests will be carried out on how CoronaMelder wo

Eating while doing something perceptually demanding makes it harder to notice that youre feeling full, according to new research from the University of Sussex. Professor Martin Yeomans, Dr Sophie Forster and colleagues found that when your senses are engaged in an engaging task, you are less likely

2020 has not been the year most of us expected. It has been quite a period of adjustment with changes that affect everyone. Needless to say, with so much uncertainty comes a lot of stress for many. Whether youre used to dealing with stress or not, its not something you have to face alone – were here

Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition of chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting that the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people. Led by researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a new study found that yoga was significantly more

You may have heard about it:CBD oil or cannabis oil is used by many people against all kinds of different complaints. You may have laughed a little about it. A little weed will make everyone feel better, you might think. The reality is that the words hemp, cannabis, and weed are used in different, a

No woman wants to have a flabby stomach, but with work, parenthood, and finding some time for yourself, few women have the time or the incentive for a hard and long workout. Thats okay, because some of the most effective abs exercises for women can be done in a relatively short time, in the comfort

Sleeping less than usual affects how we feel the next morning. Response time and other performance metrics are also affected, according to a study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). “Not in the sense that we have more negative feelings, like down or depressed. But partici

The temperatures are rising. The body does all kinds of things to cool down. This affects what happens to the heart. For cardiovascular patients, the effect of heat is significant and creates additional challenges. The heat means that your heart has to work much harder, explains Hermien Kalkman. Sh

Its summer and weve already had several warm days, and while the Dutch weather can be typically unpredictable, it invariably causes several heat waves over the course of the season. Most of us look forward to warm weather, but a few days in a heat wave and our sleep quality can start to suffer. Sult

It may seem like major changes need to be made to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but small, consistent, and constant actions also work efficiently. Here we share 5 easy-to-follow healthy tips for continuing your wellness routine wherever you are. 1. Two minute meditation Meditation is a powerful t

Have you ever heard of Ikaria? Can you point to it on a map? This beautiful little Greek island, located in the Aegean Sea, close to Samos, is known as the island of longevity due to its rare Blue Zone status (where the inhabitants are largely free of chronic diseases and often reach adulthood). rea

In many countries, sharing a bed with a partner is common. Yet research on the relationship between bed sharing and sleep quality is both scarce and contradictory. Most studies have compared co-sleeping with individual sleep in couples by measuring body movements alone. dr. Henning Johannes Drews of

Reducing exposure to allergens is the best way to prevent allergy symptoms. Avoidance is the best medicine! The most common symptom is a stuffy or runny nose due to allergic rhinitis. The main categories of allergens that cause it are pollen (from trees, grass and weeds), dust mites and cockroaches,

Two daily fasting diets, also called time-restricted diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study published by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The study reported results of a clinical trial comparing a 4-hour time-limited feeding and a 6-hour feeding against a

While the reasons for taking a nap may be different, the benefits are usually the same. Restoring energy isnt the only benefit that a nap offers, although it may immediately come to mind. The other benefits that naps provide are determined by how often and when you take a nap, and how long you are a