Background
Alcohol use & corona: 9 findings
What does the corona crisis do to our alcohol consumption, have we started drinking more or less? Trimbos research institute indicates that it is still too early to determine the exact…
A drink for the nerves
Are you nervous? Do you feel slight tension? Do you experience stress? Then a good drink might help. Or not? Read here 5 tips to relieve your nerves, nervousness…
Cleaning and cycling
If I don't drink for a while, I usually get a huge cleanup and cleaning rage. Or maybe it's the other way around: if I drink regularly, I let things slip,…
7 claims about alcohol
Today we explain 7 statements about alcohol that you may have heard of. Whether alcohol is a good pain reliever and whether a retiree is more at risk…
A glass of wine is / is not good for your health
We all know that drinking a lot of alcohol is bad for your health. But science is divided on the effects of moderate alcohol consumption. For a long time it has been argued that…
Why is alcohol so addictive?
Alcohol. Some know how to measure well, others drink more than is good for them. And whether you drink a lot, little or average; everyone knows that alcohol…
Even more break benefits
As promised, here are five more benefits of temporarily stopping drinking. From leading by example to saving money, the benefits of taking a break extend beyond your health. One…
The first five benefits of pausing
You have decided not to drink for 40 days. Perhaps it was a "high-time decision" or a "see-if-I-work-decision". Whatever your reason, it's going to bring you a lot. Read today and…
The Great Preparation for the 40 Days
You've signed up, you've hidden all the booze and you're counting down the days: you're all set for a great break! A lot of research has been done on what…
25 Alcohol Facts
The oldest recipe in the world is a recipe for making beer. Alcohol does not destroy brain cells. A glass of beer contains about as much alcohol as a glass of wine. The drinking…
Why your own Challenge?
We asked you to share with us why you chose your own challenge. The motives differ. From 'no need for a group' to 'forgetting with you…
Hoera! You have (almost) finished, now what?
Congratulations, you are almost at the end of your break period. Whether you're happy with your new energy, slim physique, fat wallet, or still struggling with…