AI can provide relief for swimming pools with staff shortages according to Gerald Dicker (52): Lifeguards are more alert

How to talk to your child about smartphone use: Checking is okay, but don't do it secretly

With 60 percent of Dutch children in eighth grade already owning a smartphone, experts advise parents to actively guide and discuss safe online behavior with their children. Rather than secret monitoring, parents are encouraged to establish clear agreements and open communication regarding digital usage.

Longevity clinics in Amsterdam are selling expensive treatments promising a longer, healthier life: science or wellness for the wealthy?

What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?

Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like New York and Brussels test methods such as rat contraception and smart traps, experts remain cautious about the long-term effectiveness and ethical implications of these approaches.

Fitter after 50: why Céline Dion (58) swears by ballet and pilates

Singer Céline Dion is preparing for a stage comeback in September at the age of 58. To improve her fitness for the performance, she has adopted a training regimen consisting of ballet and pilates, which sports physician Tom Teulingkx notes as an effective approach for staying in shape at an older age.

All three of Claudia's (48) sons were born prematurely, only years later can she talk about it

Claudia Kemps shares her experience as a mother of three prematurely born sons to highlight the long-term emotional impact on parents. A new national study confirms that many parents of premature infants struggle with severe stress, underscoring a need for better support in the Netherlands.