Physical and nutrition

Sexuality is an important part of physical (and emotional) health. Emily Nagoski shows through this science-based book how stress, mood, confidence and body image are central to a woman's sexual well-being.

Exercise and a healthy diet have great influence on the heart, brain and immune system. Exercise and certain nutrients stimulate the inner wall of blood vessels, producing nitric oxide (NO), which causes dilation of blood vessels. Stronger blood circulation has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, the brain and our immune system! How often we should exercise, and which nutrients are involved, is explained in an accessible way by Erik Scherder.

Only available in Dutch.

iSleep & BioClock helps you improve your quality of sleep and deal with different kinds of sleep problems. You’ll learn:

• Which habits promote good sleep (and which don’t!)
• How to change and improve your sleeping pattern 
• How to overcome worrying thoughts that keep you up at night

iSleep & BioClock takes around 30 minutes per week for 4 to 6 weeks. With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research. 

This workshop is free and available via Caring Universities

Featback is an online workshop for anyone who, in any way, has problems with eating, their own body and weight. Scientific research has shown that Featback can help reduce struggles around eating.

Do you need more help? You can schedule an appointment with the student psychologist or coach.

This workshop is free and available via Caring Universities

Sometimes you need just a little extra to fall asleep peacefully. Listen here to Sleep.

The sound of the sea and waves can be incredibly relaxing. Listen here to Sounds of the Ocean.

This documentary explores the connection between nutrition and disease and the billions of dollars at stake in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and food industries.

Available on Netflix

Maxx is for people who want to drink less or no alcohol. This free app helps you prepare for situations when you find it difficult to not drink (too much) and stick to your 'max'. The app helps you keep track of your alcohol use through a log, set goals, get through difficult situations and much more.

Available on iOS and Android

Sometimes you can't physically relax until your head settles down. Headspace is an app full of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, as well as sleep music and sounds. Perfect sounds to fall in a deep sleep with!

Available on iOS and Android

Sometimes you don't want to leave the house to attend a yoga class. Adriene has been making yoga videos on YouTube for years, so plenty of classes to choose from!

Available on YouTube

In this short YouTube video professor Erik Scherder explains what stress is and what we can do about it.

The video is in Dutch.

Available on Youtube.