Protein after 40: how much do you need to keep your muscle?
How much protein do you need as you get older? What EFSA, a European expert group and research in athletes say, and why protein alone will not keep your muscles strong.
Recognising sleep apnoea: when snoring is more than just snoring
Loud snoring, pauses in breathing and always feeling tired during the day can point to sleep apnoea. Which signs matter, how testing works in Belgium and what you can do yourself.
Start running this autumn: how to build up gradually
Even small amounts of running go hand in hand with a lower risk of death. What research says about injuries in beginners and the 10% rule, and how a well-known beginners’ plan alternates running and walking.
Burning wood with less fine dust: what you can do as the heating season starts
Burning wood brings warmth and atmosphere, but also fine dust for you and your neighbours. Which appliance emits the least, how to light dry wood from the top and when it is better not to light the fire.
Protect your hearing as you age: noise, warning signs and hearing aids
The louder a sound, the less time you can listen to it safely. Here is how to protect your hearing, spot the first signs of hearing loss and get a contribution towards a hearing aid in Belgium.
Nordic walking: more than walking with poles, if you use them properly
Nordic walking has an old-fashioned reputation, but with the right technique it takes more energy than ordinary walking. Read how to use the poles properly and how to build up gradually.
Dairy products: how much per day according to the SHC?
The Superior Health Council recommends 250 to 500 ml of milk or equivalents a day. Gezond Leven explains which products get preference and how yoghurt or cheese count.
Fruit: how much per day according to the Superior Health Council?
About 250 grams of fruit a day, or two pieces, is what the SHC and Gezond Leven recommend. Fresh gets preference; juice and smoothies count differently.
Vegetables: how much per day according to the food triangle?
The Superior Health Council and Gezond Leven recommend at least 300 grams of vegetables a day. Here is how to spread that portion across hot meals, bread meals and snacks.
Stopping caffeine before sleep: how late can you drink coffee?
Gezond Leven advises no more coffee or tea after 3 p.m. A sleep study with 400 mg of caffeine also shows disruption up to six hours before bedtime. Here is how to set your own cutoff.
How much water should you drink per day? What Belgian experts advise
Belgian health experts and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) give different figures for water. Here is what those numbers mean and how to drink enough without exaggerated claims.
Calm breathing when tense: belly breathing without big promises
When tense, you often breathe faster or higher in the chest. Belly breathing can help you settle. Here is how to do it according to Gezondheid en Wetenschap.
