Health

8 things you need to know about giving birth in the Netherlands

Being pregnant is one of the most exciting yet frightening experiences in life, and if you happen...

Sex education in the Netherlands: What the Dutch are getting right

Like with most things, the Dutch have adopted a direct, no-nonsense approach to sex education in the Netherlands....

What’s really going on inside your gut? This Dutch company will tell you

I recently watched Netflix’s Hack Your Health — a documentary focused on spilling all “the secrets of...

Mental healthcare in the Netherlands: all you need to know for 2026

Mental healthcare is more important than ever in the Netherlands, with more and more people coming forward...

All you need to know about going to the hospital in the Netherlands

Nervously contemplating a visit to a hospital in the Netherlands? We understand the jitters, and the best...

Mental health in Dutch workplaces: an expert’s tips (and signs of a top employer)

Moving to the winding canals and quaint windmills of the Netherlands can be the adventure of a...

If you’re homeless in the Netherlands, what support is out there?

The issue of homelessness can be a very serious one, and even a wealthy country like the...

Trans healthcare in the Netherlands: The ultimate guide in 2026

Navigating trans healthcare in the Netherlands can appear overwhelming, but accessing gender-affirming care is possible — if...