This week, at ‘Prinsjesdag’ the Dutch government presented the 2021 budget. Insurance premiums are expected to increase about 5 € per month. Covid-19 is having less impact than feared. This is because a lot of regular…
The weather will be extremely warm during the coming days. Drink regularly, even if you are not thirsty, and take it easy. Protect your skin with clothing and sunscreen of factor 30 or above. Enjoy the…
Almost everywhere in the Western world, the number of “diseases of affluence” is increasing. To serve the health and resilience of individuals as well as society as a whole, we must, over the coming years, focus…
This summer ‘only’ 30% of trees reportedly house the oak processionary caterpillar. In 2019 this was over 50% . Experts warn, however, to still be careful when near oak trees. Oak trees that house the oak…
Have you been outdoors or in the garden? Check yourself and your children thoroughly for ticks, especially the armpits, groin, knee cavities, neck and behind the ears. If you discover a tick, remove it immediately with pointed…
The past months our lives have changed dramatically. The way we work, study, engage with friends and family is totally different from six months ago. Since March H4i has informed internationals as well as possible through…
The past months we have learned how much our healthcare system is dependent on a few critical resources. We always took for granted that when we got ill, there would be professionals, medication and equipment to…
With the positive trend in new cases, the Dutch government is gradually relaxing lock down restrictions. Controlling the spread of the virus remains a top priority, however. For this everyone must keep following the basis rules,…
Since the start of the corona crisis, many are coping with sleeping difficulties. They have trouble falling asleep and are often tossing and turning at night. Why is that? And how does one solve these sleeping…
The stay-at-home policy brought on by the Coronavirus has changed the structure of our lives overnight. Spending day and night at home for months on end can be challenging, and although measures are being relaxed somewhat,…