Coronavirus was already in Italy in September 2019 – Wel.nl

Coronavirus was already in Italy in September 2019 – Wel.nl

According to official figures, the coronavirus first appeared in Europe at the end of January, but more and more studies indicate that it was probably already around much earlier. Italian researchers now state that there were already infections in September 2019. According to researchers at the Italian Cancer Institute (INT), 11.6 percent of 959 healthy … Read more

Daughter Eloise has to remove Prince Constantijn’s dance video (but the internet was already gone)

Daughter Eloise has to remove Prince Constantijn’s dance video (but the internet was already gone)

It’s a happy movie, like many nice young boys and girls make happy TikTok movies. Countess Eloise van Oranje-Nassau (18) made a video on TikTok in which her parents – Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien – could also be seen dancing. The video disappeared from her account not much later. Because a countess should be … Read more

I probably have Covid-19 – Wel.nl

I probably have Covid-19 – Wel.nl

Tesla boss Elon Musk suspects he has Covid-19, but is unsure after conflicting test results. “I have symptoms of a mild cold,” Musk writes on Twitter on Saturday (local time). “I get very different results from different labs, but most likely I have a moderate case of Covid.” He had already written on Friday that … Read more

“What if diabetes were contagious, would millions be released?”

“What if diabetes were contagious, would millions be released?”

In the current flow of reports about diseases or large-scale problems, diabetes is often mistakenly forgotten, says doctor Marguerite De Clerck. However, it is one of the largest causes of death worldwide. High time to step up the fight against diabetes. In Flanders alone, according to the Diabetes Liga, an estimated 500,000 people live with … Read more

Why it is so important to keep the air in the house moist – Wel.nl

Why it is so important to keep the air in the house moist – Wel.nl

The corona virus does not like dry air. Now that it is cold, we turn on the heating in the house and that actually makes the air drier. Time to moisturize. “As the humidity increases, the saliva droplets become heavier, causing them to settle faster,” says professor of environment and health, Lode Godderis of KU … Read more

7 reasons why walking is so healthy – Wel.nl

7 reasons why walking is so healthy – Wel.nl

Hiking is popular. Maybe because it is more pleasant than more intensive forms of movement, while still doing something good for your body. Although it must be said that many scientists think it is even better to actually exercise regularly. Nevertheless, walking has many health benefits. Good for your heartYou lower your blood pressure and … Read more

How unhealthy is sugar really? – Wel.nl

How unhealthy is sugar really?  – Wel.nl

Sugar makes things tasty. Few people get enthusiastic about sugar-free cakes, chocolate or biscuits. It is of course not really healthy, but how much harm can a little sugar in its time? Not much, as long as you keep it in its time. Sugar in itself is not carcinogenic or harmful. The overweight that comes … Read more

‘He runs in his own myth trap’ – Wel.nl

‘He runs in his own myth trap’ – Wel.nl

The Netherlands wants to get rid of gas and is therefore investing in heat networks and heat pumps. A very bad idea according to Arjen Lubach: it would cost a lot of money and be less environmentally friendly than natural gas. Milieu Centraal previously criticized the broadcast, now professor Jan Rotmans also states that the … Read more

sick Ruud checks every day whether he can present – Wel.nl

sick Ruud checks every day whether he can present – Wel.nl

Ruud de Wild will determine from day to day whether he can present his radio program. A spokesperson for KRO-NCRV reported this when asked. The NPO Radio 2 DJ has corona and made radio from his home quarantine on Monday. His colleague Paul Rabbering replaced him on Tuesday. “Ruud is really ill,” said the spokeswoman … Read more

Why too much stress is so unhealthy – Wel.nl

Why too much stress is so unhealthy – Wel.nl

Doctors and nurses cannot work too hard on adrenaline for months to help the patients of the second corona wave. Not because the adrenaline is ‘gone’, but because the stress hormone does not work that way. Dr. Guy T’Sjoen, Professor of Endocrinology (UZ Ghent) explains to Het Laatste Nieuws why health care workers in the … Read more