It was another healthy year!
Here you will find the ten most popular articles of PlusGezondheid in 2012!
1. 16 questions about stomach problems
A strong stomach, please!
Bloating, belching, nausea: one in four Dutch people suffer from it. Annoying, but there is something to be done about it. And in many cases you can prevent it yourself. read more
2. 4 frequently asked questions about sex
About self-gratification and ejaculation
We prefer not to talk about sex. But in the anonymity of the internet we look for answers to frequently asked questions. We asked GP and sexologist Peter Leusink four frequently asked sex questions. read more
3. Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is a common complaint that is often accompanied by stiffness and pain in other areas of the back, neck, or chest. It can ‘shoot in’ because you are silent, but high back pain can also have other causes. read more
4. 15 questions about palpitations
atrial fibrillation
What a shock: you are sitting quietly on the couch and suddenly your heart is racing. Chances are it’s an attack of atrial fibrillation. Not immediately dangerous, but very annoying. What can be done about it?
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5. This is how the penis grows old
From impaired functioning to shrinkage
It’s no secret: a man’s sexual functioning declines with age. Men get aroused less quickly, it takes longer for them to have an erection and an orgasm comes less easily. Testosterone is the main culprit. The hormone causes the penis to change during a man’s life.
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6. Pneumonia, winter problem
18 questions and answers
In winter, everyone is more likely to get pneumonia. You can read why that is in the eighteen questions about this disease, which strikes more than 170,000 times a year. read more
7. How to recognize a heart attack
The most common symptoms
The sooner a heart attack is treated, the greater the chance of survival. It is therefore in your best interest to recognize a heart attack as soon as possible. These are some of the most common symptoms. read more
8. Runny Nose: Pick Up or Blow?
Prevent a cavity infection
If you are sniffling, there are two ways to get rid of the excess snot. You blow your nose and swallow the mucous stuff, or you blow it out through the nose. Both give an equally unappetizing sound, but which is the healthiest option? read more
9. 11 Tips for a Fast Metabolism
How to increase your metabolism
How much energy you burn is different for everyone. One person seems to be able to eat everything without gaining an ounce, while another person immediately feels a lot heavier after a cake. The speed of your metabolism determines this, because even at rest someone with a fast metabolism uses more energy. These tips will boost your metabolism. read more
10. 5 Questions About…PSA Value
PSA level increased? Is it prostate cancer?
Every man has a prostate. This can sooner or later give rise to complaints. An indication of prostate complaints can be an elevated PSA value. But what is a PSA value and what does the result of an elevated PSA value actually mean? Five questions about the PSA value plus the answers from urologist Dr. LMO de Kort of the UMC Utrecht. read more
