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Not baking, but lubricating: how do self -tanning drops work?

Maybe you’ve seen influencers on social media using self-tanning drops during their daily skincare routine. But what does your skin actually think of a tan from a bottle? If your skin could choose, it would absolutely go for a self-tanner. It’s much healthier than baking in the sun without protection, which carries a high risk […]

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The annual family weekend: ‘The old nest can feel oppressive’

Do you always join the annual family weekend around Ascension Day and Pentecost? How do you keep a weekend away with brothers, sisters, partners, children, grandparents, and in-laws enjoyable? Or at least as enjoyable as possible. Tip 1: Provide Light and Air The old nuclear family – you with your parents and now adult brothers

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Pedolers and other health trackers: how good are they for you?

Do you keep track of your heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns in addition to your number of steps? You’re doing well, you would think. But these experts doubt that. A pedometer seems so innocent. Such a counter encourages movement and more movement is good for your health. “You just have to be able

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This way you will not fall into deceptions of travel organizations

The summer holidays are just around the corner, so you might be getting away for a few days or weeks. How do you do that as smartly as possible, without falling for all sorts of tricks from booking sites? Experts and readers share tips. “It’s very difficult to defend yourself against those tempting offers,” says

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Heat up food in plastic containers: these are the risks

Are you cooking ahead to take to the office, or are there leftovers? Plastic containers come in handy then. Or should you be careful with them? NU.nl readers wondered how harmful it is to your health to store and heat food in plastic. Chances are you sometimes use plastic containers to store food. But what

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Meat, cliques and bread: how long can they stay in your freezer?

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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When can your boss refuse your holiday request?

The Summer is approaching, and for many people, so is their vacation. This can lead to problems if you port planned far ahead and now want to request a few week off. When can your boss refuse your vacation request? As an employee, you are entitled to a legal number of vacation days per year:

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