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Professor sees families no longer keeping vigil for days at a dying relative's bedside: they have to get back to work

Professor Kris Vissers of Radboudumc expresses concern that patients at the end of their lives are too often rushed toward death. He notes that families who are unable to properly say goodbye due to work pressures or premature interventions are at a higher risk of developing subsequent psychological issues.

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Dyantha Brooks had panic attacks: 'I was everything I never wanted to be'

Presenter Dyantha Brooks has spoken out about her struggle with panic attacks linked to past traumas, including her father's stroke and witnessing a suicide. Through therapy, she identified inherited anxieties and gained the tools to effectively manage her mental health.

Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other

Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spaces at locations like the Haarlem train station, he encourages people to overcome social hesitation through simple steps like greeting and complimenting strangers.

5 meeting places for neurodivergent Amsterdammers

Amsterdam now offers several dedicated meeting spaces and community events designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals to connect in low-stimulus environments. These initiatives, ranging from quiet cafes and yoga groups to nature walks, allow people with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits to socialize without the sensory overload found in typical public settings.

Yvon Jaspers 'temporarily out of action' due to hearing and balance issues

Presenter Yvon Jaspers has announced a temporary hiatus from her work due to persistent hearing and balance issues that require surgery. She was forced to cancel a television appearance meant to promote her new documentary about the potential connection between pesticides and Parkinson's disease.

Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets

The Amsterdam municipal government plans to open and then deny a permit for its own unhealthy restaurant to test legal limits regarding health-based zoning. By taking the matter to court, officials aim to establish a precedent that would allow the city to restrict new fast-food establishments in the future.