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…
Spring has started again and that means – if all goes well – warmer weather and less rain showers. But what do these changes in weather conditions actually mean for the quality of our air? RIVM recently published new figures on Dutch air quality. Last year’s lockdown made it painfully clear how much impact traffic…
Every week we ask a health question to a medical expert. This week it is: I often suffer from migraines. Is there anything that can be done about this? General practitioner Katrien van Wijnendaele: “Migraine is almost three times more common in women than in men.” What exactly is migraine? “A migraine is an attack…
Vaccination against corona is in full swing. Some are jumping, others have their reservations. And what if you want a vaccination, but are afraid of needles? Fear of injection is very common. Fortunately, there is often something to do about it. At least one in five adults has a fear of injection. Often the fear…
Winter swimming is popular. Partly due to the closure of swimming pools and gyms, more people are looking for cold water. In the section Healthy or not health journalist Tijn Elferink delves into a subject about which there is confusion. This time: cold. “Cold is not fun”, says GP Monique Tjon-A-Tsien. “As soon as it…
We have now been working from home en masse for a year. There are some disadvantages to this, but we are still stuck with it. How do we stay focused, healthy and happy? With the right posture and equipment, we work as ergonomically responsible as possible. And the necessary movement should compensate a little for…
Every week we ask a health question to a medical expert. This week a question in the context of the International Day of Sleep to be held worldwide on Friday: why is sleep so important for health? General practitioner and lifestyle expert Jacqui van Kemenade: “Sleep deprivation makes heavy and sick.” Why is sleep healthy?…