Payment information from NAV goes digital
It is possible to check your payment information under the heading “Ditt NAV” at nav.no. NAV has mostly stopped sending payments messages by mail. If…
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Having children lead to career differences
More women than men work less, fail to seek new jobs and have inferior salary increases after they have children, according to a Swedish study….
Research prizewinner thinks we will be able to slow dementia
Professor Tormod Fladby thinks we are closer to finding a treatment that slows dementia. On Tuesday, he was honored with the Dementia Research Prize. Fladby,…
Sleeping disorders can lead to asthma
A new study shows that sleeping disorders can, over time, lead to asthma. “Our study shows that people with insomnia have a much greater risk…
Study: A 3 kg weight loss may increase mortality among the elderly
A weight loss of just 3 kilograms can increase mortality among the elderly, according to a new study. PhD Fellowship student Teresa Risan Haugsgjerd and…
Three out of five smokers continue to smoke after a heart attack
Only 2% of patients who have suffered a heart attack follow all advice to mitigate risks of health complications in the aftermath. Restructuring of an…
Eight out of ten want to read long texts on paper
A clear majority of people, especially young people, prefer to read long texts on paper and on screen, a new and surprising Danish study has…
Fewer people smoke, but more women use snuff
There are fewer people smoking daily today compared to 10 years ago, but the use of snuff has increased in recent years – particularly among…
Muslim dating site – 800 accept polygamy
Almost 1,700 Norwegian users of a Muslim dating site have checked that they agree or might accept polygamy. The global dating service muslima.com has been…
One in four Norwegians plan to eat less meat
25 percent of the population plan to reduce the consumption of red meat during 2017, according to a new survey. The survey is conducted by…
Children eat too much sugar for breakfast
Children ingest too much sugar. It often begins at breakfast, with sweet cereals and juices. In a survey of 200 children aged four to ten…
Many Norwegians resolve to exercise more in 2017
Nearly one in three people questioned said they plan to exercise more in 2017, while a quarter of us will eat more healthily in the…
Here are the tips that may save Christmas dinner
Have you forgotten to water for the pinnekjøtt? Is the turkey still in the freezer? Struggling not to get certified crazy? Never fear, here are…
Many dangers on the table at Christmas!
Many dangers for pets on the table at Christmas! It is tempting to give the dog an extra treat at Christmas. But remember that much…
Norway worst in Europe for Pneumonia and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Norway worst in Europe for Pneumonia and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Norway is at Europe’s peak for the treatment of stroke, heart attack and…
Norwegians fear cancer and Alzheimer’s disease the most
One out of three deaths in Norway is due to cardiovascular disease, yet it is cancer and Alzheimer’s disease that Norwegians over 50 years of…
One in five young girls is struggling mentally and emotionally
22.2% of girls, and 3.5% of boys aged 16 are struggling with emotional problems, according to a new study. The proportion of girls who are…
Airbag may effectively protect the elderly against hip fractures
An airbag, attached to the hip, which is triggered when a person falls, may be the solution to avoiding serious injuries such as hip fractures….
Christmas Advent in Norway
Incense, Christmas cookies, purple lights, decorations, stressed-out mothers, and happy children’s hearts belong to advent. Although Advent is a time of preparation, there are still…
Norwegian study may be a breakthrough to new Parkinson treatment
The findings of a new Norwegian study may help scientists understand who is affected by Parkinson’s disease. They hope the study could also be a…