Staying fit for longer doesn't start with a pill or a trendy test. It's in what you do this week with strength, sleep, food and movement — and what you'll still notice ten years from now.
I dig into what actually counts, say so when the evidence gets thin, and happily let the rest wait.
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.
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.
According to the WHO, loneliness and little contact with others can harm your health. Here is what the Belgian figures show and which small steps can help.
In autumn the windows close and moisture and CO2 build up. How often to air out, which guideline values the authorities give and what I do differently at home.
In a large British study, bike commuters had fewer heart problems, less cancer and lower mortality. What that means and how to turn your commute into training.
Olive oil instead of butter: large studies link it to a longer life. What holds up, the caveats, and how I use it now.
Corrugated sheets on the shed, old floor tiles, a storage heater: homes built before 2001 may contain asbestos. What I looked into before starting my own DIY.
How many push-ups can you do in a row? A free test that says something about your strength. What the research found and how I measure it at home.
Longevity escape velocity (LEV) is a thinking frame, not a measurable law: when medical progress would add more healthy years than time passes — plus the mental side of living longer.
Can you stand on one leg for ten seconds? Balance declines after fifty faster than you think. A few minutes a day keeps it sharp.
You can’t see or smell radon, yet it’s Belgium’s second cause of lung cancer after smoking. Here’s how I test for 20 euros through the Radon Campaign, where the detector goes and what to do with the result.
Strength alongside endurance supports economy and tissue — 1–2 short sessions are enough; no gym obsession needed.
