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Healthy living

Living more sustainably is, of course, also about taking good care of yourself. A happy, healthy lifestyle is good for everyone, including you! We’ve got great ideas for that too and love doing a bit of detective work. After all, in that health corner, we sometimes stumble upon some rather questionable health claims. What’s really true?

Burnt food: how bad are those black edges really?

  • 20 July 2026

It's barbecue time again, so we've been wondering: how bad is burnt food, really? We were taught by our mother that blackened...

List of sustainable sportswear brands to know

  • 15 July 2026

What makes sportswear more or less sustainable? No, we're not referring to those leggings that have been lying unused in your wardrobe for months. Although wearing...

Do you inhale microplastics from that synthetic ‘fluffy’ jumper?

  • 13 July 2026

You’re in a charity shop and you find a great jumper. A synthetic one, though. But oh, what a lovely colour. And it’s much more…

Nail polish remover: there's more to it than meets the nose

  • 6 July 2026

As soon as you remove your nail polish, you're reminded of its smell. That acrid, chemical fume that permeates your house in no time. There's a good chance that…

Can you get scabies from second-hand clothing?

  • 3 July 2026

The number of scabies cases in the Netherlands has risen sharply in recent years. The tiny, itchy mite sometimes turns entire student houses upside down. The scabies mite finds…

Ow! Sunburn! How does sunburn work?

  • 14 June 2026

Your mother was right: applying sunscreen is super important. But how exactly does sunburn, and therefore sunscreen, work? We’re often happy to give advice...

Eco-friendly oral care: it's different than you think

  • 14 June 2026

Who wouldn't want a radiant smile? A healthy and strong set of teeth is worth its weight in gold. It prevents a lot of hassle, from cavities…

The tastiest non-alcoholic drinks: from lemonades to soft drinks

  • 8 June 2026

We went in search of the tastiest non-alcoholic drinks with a good story to tell. Think lemonades made from local fruit, soft drinks that are fairly produced...

Thus, I managed to make strength training a routine.

  • 5 June 2026

No, I’m not the gym type, and I found exercise classes so-so too. I could keep up with endurance. But as soon as weights came out, I performed...

Synthetic clothing and microplastics: what to do with them?

  • 1 June 2026

With our garments made of synthetic materials - and there are quite a few of them - we spread microplastics. Here's the thing: if you buy clothes made of...

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