Body & Mind

Ik vind sporten echt heerlijk, maar dan wel op mijn voorwaarden. Geef mij een lichte pilatesstudio met zachte muziek, een kopje matcha na afloop en vriendinnen in Alo-setjes. Minder aantrekkelijk is een gym vol opgepompte mannen die tussen de sets door hun biceps aaien en hun shirtjes standaard twee maten te klein kopen. Maar ik las laatst iets wat me aan het denken zette: trainen met gewichten is niet alleen goed voor je billen en je botten, maar ook voor je hersenen. En dan vooral voor vrouwen van mijn leeftijd. Tijd om het halterrek dus eens wat serieuzer te nemen. Waarom...

Ken jij iemand die best 'toxic' kan zijn in relaties? Waarschijnlijk wel. En dat heeft alles te maken met iemands sterrenbeeld, blijkt. Want deze 4 sterrenbeelden zijn het meest 'toxic' in vriendschappen en relaties. 1. Schorpioen (23 oktober – 21 november) Schorpioenen staan bekend om hun intense emoties, maar die intensiteit kan soms een negatieve kant op slaan. Ze kunnen extreem jaloers en bezitterig zijn, vooral in relaties. En dan gaan ze alles controleren en overal om zeuren. Dan wordt het thuis niet gezelliger, zeg maar. En pas maar op met wat je zegt. Schorpioenen zijn meesters in manipulatie en kunnen anderen emotioneel...

Regen tegen de ramen, een kop thee binnen handbereik en jij lekker warm op de bank. Klinkt als het perfecte herfsttafereel, toch? Voor mij wel. Alleen staat dat dagelijkse stappendoel nog wel op m'n to-dolijstje. Gelukkig is er een manier om ook op de meest deprimerende dagen lekker in beweging te blijven: de walking pad. We kennen het allemaal: je hebt jezelf voorgenomen om vandaag écht even een flinke wandeling te maken, maar zodra je de gordijnen opentrekt en die grijze lucht ziet, verdwijnt dat goede voornemen als sneeuw voor de zon. En geef je eens ongelijk. Met regen, wind en...

Autumn has finally really started in terms of weather. Shorter days, less sunlight, and although spending more time indoors can be cozier, we are gradually entering the winter months. This can make it more difficult to get enough of certain nutrients, such as vitamin D, which our body produces under the influence of sunlight. Which supplements are really worth it in autumn and winter, and when is the best time to take them? [embed]https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/1048705463215541078/[/embed] Vitamin D Vitamin D is perhaps the first vitamin that comes to mind when the days get shorter, and for good reason. Although not everyone...

There are plenty of snacks that feel like comfort food, but at the same time are relatively low in calories. From something sweet with tea to a savory snack for the couch: these are the tasty options you want to have at home when you're in the mood to snack. Popcorn A movie night without popcorn? That just can't happen. Good news: popcorn that you make yourself with a little oil or without oil can be a great light snack. A serving of about 20 grams of plain popcorn contains around 75 to 80 calories. Craving some extra flavor? Then add some paprika powder, cinnamon or...

You see them everywhere these days: electrolyte powders, trendy supplements, and fancy water bottles that promise to elevate your sports performance. This is certainly true, but it can get quite expensive. But to be honest? It doesn't have to be that complicated and expensive at all. Because anyone who enjoys sports, moves a lot, or notices they lose quite a bit of fluid on hot days has probably heard of electrolytes. And there's good news for everyone who doesn't want to spend dozens of euros on powders and supplements: you can also just check at the supermarket....

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is of course all about nights that feel way too short, famous DJs, and countless parties all over the city. But after a long evening, there is actually something much more important: how do you get home safely? And what if you suddenly don't feel comfortable on your way, your phone is almost dead, or you just need a quiet place for a moment? Fortunately, this has been taken into account during ADE. This is how you get home safely during ADE From October 21 to 25, visitors can go to The Safe Check-In at the NDSM site in Amsterdam. A...

WARNING ALERT! Manipulators are often incredibly social, charming, and nice. That's precisely why you don't always realize who you're dealing with at first. Until after a conversation, you suddenly start doubting yourself, feel guilty, or wonder if you're just too sensitive. Recognizable? Then it's time to take a good look at someone's behavior. Because how do you recognize a manipulator, and more importantly: how do you prevent yourself from unwittingly going along with what someone else wants? Here are the eight signals that you really shouldn't ignore. 1. You feel increasingly...

Sometimes people make jokes about those with narcissistic traits. But what if you're really dealing with a narcissist? It's not only deadly exhausting, but it can also cost you heaps of energy that you'd rather save for yourself. Narcissists can manipulate you and make you doubt yourself, often even without you realizing it at first. Psychologists warn us about these six phrases that narcissists love to use. This way, you can better arm yourself against their manipulative games. ‘You're exaggerating so much now’ A discussion with a narcissist goes...

Love has its ups and downs. You are super in love, but with another, the first cracks in the relationship start to show. You can drift apart as friends, or break up with someone you'd rather erase from your memory. The latter is usually the case when you come out of a toxic relationship. This usually means that you had a negative impact on each other. It may be that you were lured out of your comfort zone because you were in a relationship with a narcissist. They have quite a knack for affecting the people around them...