How do you (really) feel? Measuring unconscious emotions after stress In our physiological response to stress, unconscious emotions – both positive and negative – may be of equal importance for our health than conscious emotions. Melanie van der Ploeg • April 28, 2016
Could you recognize our future Einstein? Did you know Einstein didn’t talk till he was four or read till he was seven? Or that Edison’s parents and teachers thought him retarded? Today we consider Einstein and Edison geniuses. How come their giftedness was not recognized when they were children? Kiki Zanolie • April 18, 2016
London 2012: Curse or Blessing?! In the first two weeks of March 2016, several newspapers reported on 'the Curse of London': the strikingly high death rate among athletes who participated in the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. Is this really the Curse of London? Marjolein Fokkema • April 04, 2016
Managing phone use while driving: will switching to silent mode suffice? Phone use while driving is a growing problem. The Dutch government recently launched a campaign in which it urges drivers to switch their phones to silent mode when they get behind the wheel. Will this campaign prove effective? And why (or why not)? Emma ter Mors and Emy Bensdorp • April 01, 2016
International women’s day? Really? “Why do we have an international women’s day? We don’t have a men’s day!” or “Every day is women’s day” are frequently heard questions and comments about March 8th – International Women’s Day. Are these concerns valid? Romy van der Lee • March 24, 2016
Does reading fiction make you a better person? Could reading a good book make you a better person? In a time in which our bestsellers include horrific deaths (e.g. Game of Thrones) and erotic sadomasochism (e.g. Fifty Shades of Grey), this idea may seem far-fetched. Suzanne van de Groep • March 15, 2016
Having a chronic disease and a job - is that even possible? Holding onto a job is a challenge for everyone, let alone if you experience severe fatigue, slowed thinking, or blurred vision. These are all problems MS sufferers can encounter. How can you keep your job if you have a chronic disease? Karin van der Hiele • March 01, 2016
Shark sighted: I think I’ll go for a swim! Risk-taking has a bad reputation. Although it’s natural to be concerned about the high levels of risk-taking among young people, with adverse consequences including death and injuries, we shouldn’t forget that risk-taking can also have a positive side. Berna Güroğlu • February 22, 2016
Love is in the… brain! Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Even if you don’t, you probably express your love to your partner on other occasions. Love is something we all experience in life. What happens in the brain when we’re in love? Neeltje Blankenstein • February 13, 2016
