The metabolic syndrome and obesity
Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, encompasses a collection of complaints surrounding metabolism, metabolism. Metabolism means the conversion of nutrients into building materials and energy for the...
How stress can lead to obesity
Psycho emotional stress causes the brain to signal the adrenal gland to produce cortisol so that the body can better anticipate stress. If this goes on too long, it speaks...
First aid for PMS
Many women notice certain symptoms right before their period, such as sensitive breasts, nagging headaches and mood swings. Aside from the fact that this is, of course, incredibly annoying, these symptoms are not standard...
7 benefits of strength training
Many people often do healthy things primarily to improve their appearance. For example, strength training still often has the image of "growing a six-pack. That's a shame, because...
The benefits of exercising on a fasted stomach
What would it be like when you wake up in the morning and immediately go for an hour's walk outside? While it's calm and quiet? Or a round of running, a bike ride ...
Exercise for a healthy brain
Several aspects are important for good health. Getting enough nutrients, getting enough sleep and relaxation but of course also exercise. By exercising, you stimulate muscle growth and...
What to do about mood swings during menstruation?
Many women experience so-called "mood swings" during their cycle, but can't quite place them. How nice then to be able to compare the different phases of your cycle....