Anyone who feels bad or sniffles at this time of year thinks they have ‘the flu’. Nonsense, says Belgian virologist Marc van Ranst. The flu is a serious disease that kills people. He explains how to notice the difference. “You cannot say when a cold started. Suddenly you’re sniffling and you notice that runny nose. … Read more
It is a very distasteful sight, but almost everyone (secretly) picks their nose sometimes. It seems like an innocent activity, but there are several reasons why it is better to stop this nagging. Nosebleeds, infections and boils… can they even give you Alzheimer’s? Bloody nose Picking your nose irritates and damages the mucous membrane, which … Read more
Two astronauts from the ISS took a spacewalk around their space station. They accidentally released a tool bag. It is now floating through space. And the great thing: you can see it with simple binoculars. It was astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara who left the bag behind during their trip through space. It is … Read more
Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, a new study warns. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered a link between obesity and insulin resistance in the brain. The team found that a diet high in sugar leads to insulin resistance in the brain, … Read more
Enjoy your cup of comfort, because coffee is healthy. Dutch researchers now also have this demonstrated. And you don’t even have to stick to one cup. No, more is better. Until about four cups then. Scientists from Wageningen University and UMC Groningen examined more than 80,000 test subjects, most of whom liked a coffee. They … Read more
Our intestines and brain are closely connected. The complex network of nerves and microbes in our gut, also known as the ‘gut brain’ or ‘2nd brain’, influences our mood, cognition and behavior. Communication between the intestines and the brain takes place via electrical wires (autonomous nerve fibers) and messenger substances such as neurotransmitters and hormones … Read more
It’s gray and cold outside; Before you know it you wake up with a sore throat. What is the best thing to do to prevent a sore throat or nip the sick, weak and nauseous condition in the bud? Good night Give your health a big boost by getting (more than) enough sleep. Your immune … Read more
Cardiologist Janneke Wittekoek warns in HLN about the role that emotional stress, such as relationship stress or grief, plays in heart disease. She highlights the significant impact of stress on the heart, with emotional stress playing a crucial role in a third of all heart attacks. It is conventional wisdom that stress is bad for … Read more
There are several foods that can cause flatulence. One of these foods is beans. Beans contain complex carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, which can cause gas formation in the intestines. So it’s not surprising that beans are often associated with flatulence. Other legumes, such as lentils and chickpeas, can also have a similar effect. … Read more
Everyone has learned that it is important to eat healthy and that certain nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and proteins are essential for our health. But does it matter in which order we eat our nutrients? The answer is yes, it certainly makes a difference. To start, we need to understand how our bodies process … Read more