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Now+ WhatsApp etiquette: Is it rude to only say ‘hi’ in a chat?

If you address someone on WhatsApp, is it impolite to only say ‘hi’ and then wait for a response? “No, that’s very strange,” says etiquette expert Anne-Marie van Leggelo. “You should always provide some information, because otherwise you leave the recipient with a lot of question marks.” With just a ‘hi’ or ‘hello,’ the recipient

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Now+ can you keep food in the freezer for years?

You don’t keep a bread in the freezer for years. And after a few months a pound of minced meat really has to leave your freezer, advises the Nutrition Center. But why can’t you keep frozen food endlessly? Microbiologically, you stop the whole world when you put a product in the freezer. It is there

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Now+ pickles or buttermilk: what do pregnancy scrubs do with your baby?

From croquettes and sticky cake to liters of buttermilk: many women crave certain foods during their pregnancy. Where do these pregnancy cravings come from? And is it harmful to indulge in them? 85 percent of women experience an uncontrollable craving for a certain product during their pregnancy. This is also called a craving. A food

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Now+ to different stores or not: tips for cheap groceries

Going from supermarket to supermarket to get the cheapest groceries possible? NU.nl asked experts if that makes sense and how you can potentially adjust your buying behavior. Food, drinks, and tobacco were over 7 percent more expensive in May than last year. This makes the Dutch inflation relatively high compared to other Euro countries. But

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Now+ five tips to charge your smartphone as quickly as possible

Sometimes you only have a few minutes to charge your phone and want as much capacity as possible during that time. With these tips, you can ensure that your device charges as quickly as possible. 1. Don’t charge wirelessly Most smartphones have two ways to charge: you can plug a cable into the bottom, or

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Now+ why exercise after the age of your sixtieth is so important

Moving beyond your sixties probably feels different than when you were twenty. Do you want to spend your remaining years as much as possible without ailments, mental complaints, fatigue, and other old-age malaise? Then pick up those weights now and get moving, say sports experts. It’s never too late, says sports scientist Bas van Hooren.

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Now+ what is better: eating before or after exercise?

Are you starting to exercise? If you want to do it right, here’s what to pay attention to in terms of nutrition. Because what is better: eating something before or after exercise? It’s better not to exercise on an empty stomach, advises the Nutrition Center. “Your muscles then get too little energy and it is

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Now+ should your child excel at the sports club or just like it?

Letting your child play sports is beneficial for almost every aspect of their well-being. Which sport do you choose? And how do you keep it fun for your child and affordable for you? Children need exercise to grow up healthy, that’s no longer news. Exercise reduces the chance of depressive symptoms, has beneficial effects on

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