The Benefits of Trail Running – Even if you are training for a road race.

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It may seem like all I ever want to do is run on trails…because that’s true. If I had my way, I’d love to run on the trails every single day. BUT, I can not so I mix it up with the road. Running is running and I’ll always love all forms of it but […]

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You can dig for your own rare gems and camp for free at this gem mine in South Carolina

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While actual treasure hunts don’t usually roll around every day (or ever), you can give yourself a thrilling crystal-digging experience by visiting a gem site near you. There are several of these sites scattered across the U.S. where you can mine natural crystals and gems for your keeping.  The south in particular is spotted with…

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School Policy Forbids Kids From Saying ‘No’ When Asked to Dance

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The #metoo movement, which started in 2006, was founded to support survivors of sexual violence. The hashtag went viral in less than six months, and started an important conversation about the prevalence of sexual violence in our society which has sinc…

Stress Can Cause a Cardiac Event that Resembles a Heart Attack

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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At one point or another, everyone experiences the physical pain of loss. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even simply the stress of having a fight with a friend, emotional anguish can often be felt throughout your entire body. And while dying of a broken heart seems…

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Coronavirus Isn’t The Only Threat – Another Deadlier Virus Is Spreading

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn

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Around the world, COVID-19, otherwise known as the Wuhan virus or coronavirus has made headlines around the world and, as of this writing, appears to be spreading at the level of a pandemic. There have been more than 90,000 cases worldwide and over 3,000 deaths. The virus was first identified in Wuhan City in the…

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Coronavirus and being a mother

Pierre Van Zyl

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I have a confession to make.I don’t know how stressed out to be about COVID19. I’m a chief resident, so my job is to make contingency plans and sit in on big, hospital-wide policy meetings, and field questions from residents via phone all day long, but…

Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins

Pierre Van Zylbaking, chocolate, muffins, Muffins, Scones, & Quick Breads, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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When things feel particularly uncertain or unknowable, it’s usually my first instinct to bake. Baking sweet things is one of the ways that I remind myself of the sweetness of life, especially when I’m getting lots of reminders to the contrary. And there’s comfort in the ritual, too: baking, measuring, following a recipe. Baking is more science than art, and the precision is part of what I find soothing. This was one of those happy baking projects in which I was pretty sure…

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My Week in Workouts

AngelaRunning, trail running, Workouts

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My week in workouts last week kicked off official training for my first 30k! I’ve never raced that distance before so it’s an automatic PR, right? It’s such an odd distance – more than a half but less than a full. It’s a trail race with 3 loops of a 10k. The thought of doing […]

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This South Dakota Rancher Challenges Actor To Work As A Real-Life Rancher For 48 Hours

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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To say that there’s a disconnect between Hollywood and middle America is a bit of an understatement. The division between the wealthy and the working class seems to widen by the day. For the wealthy elite, there’s not much interest in what goes on in the lives of the ‘little people,’ and oftentimes, the little…

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Coronavirus: Symptoms, Prevention & Natural Options

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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The coronavirus is all over the news and social media. It seems like it’s one of the top things people are talking and feeling concerned about. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronaviruses that first started in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It causes fever, coughs, shortness of breath, and upper-respiratory…

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Coronavirus: Symptoms, Prevention & Natural Options

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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The coronavirus is all over the news and social media. It seems like it’s one of the top things people are talking and feeling concerned about. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronaviruses that first started in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It causes fever, coughs, shortness of breath, and upper-respiratory…

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In Illinois, A Rare Bald Eagle Three-Way Couple Have Come Together To Co-Parent

Pierre Van Zylparenting, Planet

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Many Americans love bald eagles. After all, this symbolic bird is the national emblem of the United States and has been since 1782. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem for the US because they were long-lived, strong, and majestic in appearance. At the time, they were believed only to live in North…

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Fireflies are now threatened with extinction

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are little nocturnal winged insects the size of paper clips. Many people can spot them in warm environments and on summer evenings, often in humid regions in the Americas and Asia. Those who have never seen a firefly in person have been introduced to them by the character Ray in…

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Fireflies are now threatened with extinction

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are little nocturnal winged insects the size of paper clips. Many people can spot them in warm environments and on summer evenings, often in humid regions in the Americas and Asia. Those who have never seen a firefly in person have been introduced to them by the character Ray in…

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Want to Help Bees? Leave the Dandelions Alone This Spring

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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When I was younger, I loved dandelions. When someone told me “they are just weeds,” I took that as a personal offense. After all, they’re just a pretty shade of yellow and they are the only “flowers” on the lawn my parents won’t get mad at me for picking and weaving into my hair. It…

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What If Nestlé and Coke Had to Clean Up Their Own Plastic Pollution?

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Over the past several years plastic has touted to have terrible effects on the environment, and for good reason. Most plastics, unlike other materials, cannot biodegrade, and this is toxic for wildlife — especially for the oceans, where so much plastic ends up. Scientists estimate about eight million metric tons of plastic land in the…

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What If Nestlé and Coke Had to Clean Up Their Own Plastic Pollution?

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Over the past several years plastic has touted to have terrible effects on the environment, and for good reason. Most plastics, unlike other materials, cannot biodegrade, and this is toxic for wildlife — especially for the oceans, where so much plastic ends up. Scientists estimate about eight million metric tons of plastic land in the…

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How to Distinguish between the Coronavirus and Flu

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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As the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, continues to spread around the world, fear and in some unfortunate cases, discrimination, is also spreading.  People are right to be concerned and to be taking precautions to protect themselves and the public. That being said, before you panic because you or someone you know is sick, you…

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Strong Mothers Raise Strong Daughters

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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The relationship between a mother and daughter is unique, and incredibly strong. So much so that eighty to ninety percent of women say they have a good relationship with their mother, despite sometimes having conflicts and complicated emotions [1]. A woman’s relationship with her mother can have a profound impact on her life. Her interactions…

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Can’t Find Any Hand Sanitizer? Here’s How To Make Your Own

Pierre Van ZylDIY Remedies & Green Beauty, Heal, Health Awareness

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If you’ve been to your local market recently, you’ve probably noticed a few strategic items are out of stock. The spread of coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has lead to a panicked shopping spree in some cities. Things like sanitizing sprays, hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, snacks, and other food items have been flying…

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BBQ Soy Curl & Cabbage Apple Slaw Sandwiches

Pierre Van Zyleasy, lunch, Main Dishes, quick, Quick & Easy, quick and easy, sandwiches, soy curls

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I’ve been on a mission to make vegan croissants for an upcoming article, so it’s been a week of all pastry, all the time. Multiple days at a time of laminating yeasted dough hasn’t left me with much time or desire to cook. So I’ve been relying on the quick, simple meals, with as many shortcuts as possible. These BBQ soy curl and cabbage apple slaw sandwiches have suited me perfectly while I master the art of puff pastry. They feature what’s probably…

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Runaway Cow Lives With Deer in the Woods for a Whole Year – A Tale of True Love and Acceptance

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Home is wherever you feel accepted, loved, and safe. It may not be the best or the most luxurious of places, but you love it all the same. In 2017, Bonnie the cow was born on a beef farm in Holland, New York. When she was only four months old, and not far off from…

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First Tiny Home Community for the Homeless Opens In San Jose, California

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, California had over 150,000 people experiencing homelessness in 2019, a 17% spike from the figures in 2018 and the highest since 2007 [1]. The cost of housing in California is so high that thousands of people end up in the streets every month [2]. The…

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How to Prep For a Quarantine

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness

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The coronavirus that began in mainland China has now been detected in almost seventy locations across the globe, including the United States. The virus has continued to spread at an alarming rate, and the International Health Regulations Committee of the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 to be a “public health emergency of international concern”…

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How To Attract Cardinals, The Ultimate Backyard Tweet-hearts, To Your Yard

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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If you were to step outside and sit on your porch for a spell, you’d probably see all sorts of different birds flitting through the sky, landing on nearby branches, and hopping around on the ground looking for a snack. Chances are, you don’t give these birds a second passing thought. You’re so used to…

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‘My Tumors Are Receding’: Olivia Newton-John, 71 Thanks Medical Marijuana for Being Part of Her Treatment

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Before it was made illegal, marijuana has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years. As countries and states around the world are beginning to legalize the drug, medical professionals, as well as the general population, are asking how the drug can be used to help with various health issues. The main use of…

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Mount Washington Road Race – Tips and Tricks

AngelaMount Washington Road Race, mountain running, Races, Running

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Now that I’m staring at my third go around with the Mount Washington Road Race in June, I feel like I can offer some tips and tricks for those who have never done it. I’m by no means a pro but I’ve learned some things last year that I didn’t know in 2016. Mount Washington […]

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Eating Mushrooms May Cut Risk of Cognitive Decline

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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This article was originally published on March 3, 2020, and has since been updated. In recent years kale, blueberries, quinoa, and even cauliflower have dominated the conversation in the world of health and wellness. They have antioxidants and phytonut…