Many people suffer from chronic pain. And a lot of people use antidepressants for anxiety and depression. 1.5   million Dutch people suffer from cardiovascular diseases and half of the population older than 18 years is overweight. Few things can be classified as a miracle cure, but exercise is actua

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä compared two-week blocks of low-intensity training and high-intensity interval training in terms of performance and recovery. Both methods can improve the endurance of recreational athletes after as little as two weeks, when the training load is signi

Being a mom means life is busier than ever with school, feeding and playing with the kids, so its understandable that health and fitness can take a backseat. By leaving the gym and traditional workouts and incorporating exercise into daily routines, moms can stay fit without even leaving the house.

Valentines Day is just around the corner:the day when lovers give each other extra attention. But what do the sleeping rituals of lovers look like today? Do we go to bed at the same time or do we live past each other for that matter? Swiss Sense, a specialist in the field of sleep products, surveyed

Fitness group training, cross training combining jogging with strength training, boxing training, is very popular. Run, deadlift, swim, squat. Aerobic vs Anaerobic Exercises. Both types of activities are required for maximum physical body fitness and mental health. Swimming, jogging, cycling, and r

As your social calendar picks up steam and you attend more social gatherings and celebrations, you may run into an unexpected problem:digestive issues. These types of issues can negatively impact your overall well-being, so its important to make digestive health a priority. According to Ayurveda, t

December is here and ushers in the cold and dark winter time. We spend more time in closed and heated spaces. What our airways, on the other hand, do not like at all, is loved by cold pathogens:dry room air and dry mucous membranes – an ideal breeding ground for colds. The pathogens are then transmi

About 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at least once in their life. The good news is that more than 90 percent of complaints are uncomplicated and are influenced by our own behavior – both positively and negatively. Sports and exercise prevent tension and pain and help to impro

Last year was all about staying fit, active and above all healthy. During the lockdowns, the Dutch started to play sports online en masse and with the new year in sight, more and more people are working on developing a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Of course we are happy to take that habit with us

The list of resolutions at the beginning of a new year is often long:lose weight, reduce stress and live a healthier life anyway. But if you really want to do something good for yourself and your well-being in 2022, you have to start with your gut. Because the microorganisms are not only responsible

Its not hard to see why a bowl of hot soup ranks as one of our favorite meals. Undoubtedly, not many people care about the nutritional value of such a meal, but if we are honest, we indulge in it for the taste. But aside from the tasty propensity, soup isnt always something that can be considered nu

Now that 2022 is underway, our New Years resolutions are something to think about as well. Lose weight, get fitter or finally get braces? No less than 73.5 percent of the Dutch would like to change their teeth by undergoing dental treatment, according to research by PlusDental. Compared to women, me

During the Christmas season, the teeth had to endure a lot:wine, cookies, chocolate – all real sugar bombs. These things are problematic for the health of our teeth and we want to do a lot for a beautiful smile. Here we give four tips for healthy teeth No exemption – but the right timing! Who wants

That chewing food well makes a healthy eating habit is an age-old wisdom. Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly helps prevent obesity and weight gain — a view popularized a century ago and then tested in sporadic scientific studies. Typically, the chewing process is said to increase the energy expend

Back problems are the most common disease. Many adults experience back pain from time to time. These can be located in very different ways and be very pronounced. In addition to a lack of exercise, risk factors include obesity and stress. Here we explain how the most common back complaints arise and

The sun goes down, winter coats are taken out of the closet and the days are getting shorter. Its clear, winter is coming! That also means that on the night of October 31, we turn the clocks back an hour, from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. Yes, sleep an hour longer! Yet many people dread this, because it confuse

If you lose a lot of blood for a few days at the start of your period, it may be normal. Weve all leaked through a tampon or noticed a few blood clots on our pads at the end of the day. But if you have to change your sheets in the morning because you leaked overnight, dont wear light-colored clothes

Running has been one of the most popular sports for years. There are many positive associations with jogging:health, fitness, discipline and much more. But does jogging also have a positive effect on your back health? Jogging offers many positive benefits:the cardiovascular system is strengthened, s

Its autumn again and for many women that also means that the darkest time of the year has arrived. You will be surprised how many women suffer from an autumn dip. Around autumn they feel uncomfortable and extra tired. They simply dont feel comfortable in their own skin. Recognizable? Then it is high

Deodorants containing aluminum, underwire bras or milk increase the risk of breast cancer – these and similar myths are circulating around the world and often a source of uncertainty. But what about the allegations? We explain here what is really true. Myth 1:Smartphones cause breast cancer That is