Hilde (47) and Maarten (51) bought a 215-square-meter house in Bloemendaal: ‘I thought: Us? In such a huge house?’

Not 6 sugar cubes a day, but 12: we underestimate how much added sugar we eat

Dutch citizens are unknowingly consuming significantly more added sugar than they estimate, often through products that do not taste sweet. This high intake, averaging twelve sugar cubes daily, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

Eat for cheap and meet new people at these cozy Amsterdam community kitchens

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Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day

Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’

Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe health and psychological issues who have been unable to lose weight through other means. The decision reflects a recognition of obesity as a chronic, serious disease requiring medical intervention.