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Europe wants to soften rules in the cosmetics industry

In Brussels, a reform of the European Cosmetics Regulation is under discussion which, if adopted, could change the safeguards that today protect consumers from exposure to hazardous chemicals.

  • Apr 17, 2026 13:00

These 4 phrases help Finns to be the happiest people in the world

For the past nine years, Finland has been confirmed as the happiest country in the world - at least according to the World Happiness Report, which each year collects the opinions of people around the world on their well-being and perceived happiness.

  • Apr 17, 2026 11:30

A sense of humor: an inheritance or social construct?

To attract or divert attention, to seduce, to gain perspective, to soothe pain, to alleviate a tragic event, to create a bond... humor can serve many functions and situations.

  • Apr 16, 2026 08:00

Tip to stop your wet laundry smelling moldy

Drying laundry in winter, especially without a tumble dryer, is one of the most common household problems.

  • Apr 15, 2026 13:00

Is your inner voice the loudest? This is how to recognize gaslighting toward yourself

There are times when you don't need anyone to tell you that you are overreacting. You come to that on your own. You stand still for a moment, feel something that stings inside, and immediately after that the rational voice takes over: "It's nothing," "Come on, you're making a big deal out of it again," "Maybe you are the problem."

  • Apr 08, 2026 22:30

Scientists have created cells in lab that help the brain stay balanced

A laboratory study could offer hope for numerous neuropsychiatric disorders in the future: a group of scientists led by the University of Lund (Sweden) has succeeded in 'reprogramming' supportive brain cells, called glial cells, into other cells, called parvalbumin-positive, which are crucial for maintaining calm and balancing brain activity.

  • Apr 06, 2026 08:30

If you complain about this at night, the air in your home is (perhaps) too dry

During the night, the body recovers, slows down and entrusts part of its balance to the quality of the living environment. Therefore, precisely while we sleep, the air we breathe plays a central role in our overall well-being, often more than we think.

  • Apr 04, 2026 09:30

Hibiscus tea: what happens to your body if you drink karkade regularly?

In recent years, hibiscus tea has been popping up in Belgium and the Netherlands as well many other countries, and is often associated with a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle.

  • Apr 03, 2026 15:00

Botox and hyaluronic acid injections: beware of false promises on social media networks

In recent years, the increase of 'cheap' beauty treatments advertised on social media networks has given rise to a worrying phenomenon.

  • Apr 02, 2026 20:00

The little gesture that could improve your gut - your 'second brain' - in 2026

There comes a time when your body stops pretending nothing is wrong.

  • Apr 01, 2026 02:30