Santé proudly co-sponsors Team Continu, the elite speed skating team led by Olympic champion Marianne Timmer. Each day, a team member shares expert advice for a healthier life. Janine Smits Top Tips: 1. I feel my best when Im calm and make time to relax. Start your day with a peaceful breakfast at t

Santé proudly co-sponsors Team Continu, the elite speed skating team led by Olympic champion Marianne Timmer. As a professional athlete, Letitia de Jong knows the value of balanced living. Here are her four practical tips drawn from years of high-performance training. Visit your local market for fr

Resisting the office candy jar or birthday cakes? These expert-backed strategies, drawn from years of nutrition coaching, help you sustain a healthy lifestyle at work without missing a beat. 1. Pack your own lunchThe simplest yet most powerful step: Ditch the cafeteria. Preparing home-cooked meals p

Clocks spring forward one hour this weekend, meaning an hour less sleep—and it impacts your body more than you might expect. As sleep specialists advise, ease into British Summer Time (BST) with these practical, science-backed strategies. 1. Prioritize quality sleepShift bedtime 30 minutes earlier e

Make one simple lifestyle change to torch up to 30,000 more calories annually. Standing for just three extra hours each day makes it possible. Mike Loosemore, specialist at University College Hospital London, explains that standing burns nearly one calorie per minute—equating to over four kilos of f

Even if microwaves arent your favorite kitchen tool, theyre a lifesaver when time is short. Follow these expert tips from years of testing to heat your meals evenly, keep them moist, and ensure food safety. 1. Stir the food halfway throughMicrowaves heat unevenly, leaving cold spots that could ha

You likely already follow several healthy habits. As spring arrives, its an ideal time to elevate them for even better results. Youre already doing this: Exercising regularly. Spring upgrade: Add movement to your workday. Professor Erik Scherder, a leading clinical neuropsychologist and movement sci

Santé is a co-sponsor of Team Continu, the elite skating team led by Olympic champion Marianne Timmer. As a professional speed skater, Yvonne Nauta shares her trusted healthy living tips based on years of high-performance training. Yvonne: Switch to goats dairy over cows milkGoat dairy delivers key

Should you supplement your diet with extra vitamin D? The Health Council says no, but more specialists recommend it. Santé breaks it down for you. A typical Western diet delivers just 10% of your vitamin D needs. Your body produces the remaining 90% via direct sunlight exposure. Turn to page 28 in t

Santé co-sponsors Team Continu, the elite skating team led by Olympic champion Marianne Timmer. Drawing from her years of high-performance training, Marianne shares practical, expert advice on reducing sugar intake for better health. Marianne Timmer: Cutting sugar is tough but incredibly beneficial.

Santé proudly co-sponsors Team Continu, the elite skating team led by Marianne Timmer. As a top athlete, Marianne shares practical daily tips to help you stay fit with Santé. Marianne: 1. For a healthy meal, I focus on more vegetables and less rice, potatoes, or pasta. Try a hearty stew with extra k

Stock your pantry with reliable, nutritious foods that stay fresh for months, making healthy meals a breeze even on busy days. 1. AlmondsFresh almonds keep well in the refrigerator for up to six months when stored in an airtight container, away from onions and garlic to prevent odor absorption. For

Santé proudly co-sponsors Team Continu, the elite skating team led by Olympic champion Marianne Timmer. Each day, a skater shares a practical health tip. Today: Yvonne Nautas revitalizing vegetable shake for breakfast. Yvonne Nauta: On rest days, I swap heavy meals for a vegetable shake. It kickstar

The female body functions differently from the male body, often leading to overlooked symptoms in women or treatments more suited to men. Over the coming years, €12 million will be invested in gender-specific healthcare. As Minister Edith Schippers emphasized: We know differences exist, but far too

While many moles are a known skin cancer risk factor, new Harvard research reveals that having few moles doesnt necessarily reduce your risk. Researchers at Harvard University analyzed 566 skin cancer patients, counting total moles and identifying any atypical shapes. Key Findings: 66 percent of pa

Santé is a proud co-sponsor of Team Continu, the skating team led by Marianne Timmer. Each day, a skater from the team shares a practical healthy tip. Anouk van der Weijden: When Im hungry before a workout or if dinner is still a while away, I grab a slice of banana bread. Its delicious, nutritious,

Miscarriages are heartbreakingly common, yet rarely discussed openly. For some women, the devastation strikes repeatedly.Encouraging news from recent studies offers real hope: scientists have pinpointed a key factor behind multiple miscarriages.Insufficient stem cells in the endometrium significantl

Santé is a co-sponsor of Team Continu, the skating team led by Marianne Timmer. Every day, a skater from the team shares a practical health tip. Yvonne Nauta: As a skater (and as a woman), I often feel cold. Thats why I drink ginger tea to warm up or when Im not feeling well. It delivers a nice spic

Its challenging for those without dyslexia to grasp the reading struggle. This powerful simulation builds empathy by mimicking the experience. Software developer Victor Widell created it based on a friends account: letters that constantly shift, words that morph just as you think youve read them.

Which approach offers the highest success rate? A study of 697 smokers confirms that quitting cold turkey is the most effective method. While stopping smoking is challenging—with many relapsing within six months—the data is clear. Among those who quit abruptly, one in five (20%) remained smoke-free