It is estimated that at least one in 20 women will develop gestational diabetes. But not every pregnant woman takes this into account. This ignorance is not without danger, experts say. The list of risks includes an oversized baby and complications during delivery. It is also much more likely that you will develop type 2…
Every week we ask a health question to a medical expert. This week that is a question in the context of Ramadan that started on Tuesday: is fasting healthy? And how do you approach it wisely? General practitioner and lifestyle expert Jacqui van Kemenade: “Opt for slow carbohydrates, then you can keep going better.” Ramadan…
We get up later and wake up more often without an alarm clock. The corona crisis also affects our sleeping habits. In the section Healthy or not health journalist Tijn Elferink delves into a subject about which there is confusion. This time: do we sleep better because of the lockdown? “The corona crisis offers sleeping…
Wednesday was World Health Day. Health organization WHO calls for the world to be healthier and fairer for everyone. COVID-19 increases health inequality, also in the Netherlands. Especially in certain groups the physical and mental well-being has deteriorated. “The corona crisis increases existing differences,” says Jet Bussemaker, chairman of the Council for Health and Society…
Every week we ask a health question to a medical expert. This week the question is: why should we actually exercise more and how do you do that? General practitioner and lifestyle expert Jacqui van Kemenade: “By exercising, we stay fit into old age.” Why is exercise healthy? “For many different reasons. Exercise is good…
The corona virus has further increased the problems in juvenile psychiatry. As a result, care for young people with serious psychological problems has stalled, according to research by the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ), reports News hour Monday evening. IGJ Chief Inspector Korrie Louwes investigated the situation in twenty mental health institutions, she told…
According to various autism experts, there are still too many prejudices when it comes to autism. That is precisely why World Autism Day next Friday is still important to create more understanding and recognition. “It is a misconception that someone with autism has no need for social contact,” says Wouter Staal, professor of Autism Spectrum…
Every week we ask a health question to a medical expert. This week it is: how do I set up my workplace as well as possible to prevent complaints? Physiotherapist and exercise scientist Einte Rinsma: “The number of people with arm, neck and shoulder complaints has grown significantly since we started working from home en…
We spend longer behind screens than ever. During the day Teams and Zoom, in the evening Netflix and PlayStation. In the section Healthy or not, health journalist Tijn Elferink delves into a subject about which there is confusion. This time: are our eyes getting worse from all those screens? Half of young adults need glasses…
Good breathing, like yoga and mindfulness, seems to be gaining popularity. Retreats are being organized, the number of breathing coaches is increasing and ‘Iceman’ Wim Hof also talks about the importance of good breathing. But what is that necessary for? Breathing goes without saying, right? “The way we breathe determines how we feel,” says breath…