Science Says Men Don’t Mature Until Their 40’s. What does that Say About Womens and Mens Brains?

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, Men’s Health, Mental Health, Move, News + Discoveries, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development, Women’s Health

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Most people assume that women mature faster than men. Researchers decided to test this theory using brain scans to determine whether there is truly a difference between men and female brains. Besides for maturity, they studied whether the brain can exp…

Top 5 Cancer Stem Cell-Killing Foods

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Finding ways to kill cancer stem cells has been one of the holy grails in cancer research. While this is a target of biotechnology companies working on cancer treatment, scientists have already discovered dietary factors (cancer stem cell-killing foods) that have the ability to kill cancer stem cells, at least in some forms of cancer….

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Mini Keto Egg Burgers with Bacon and Avocado

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Snack on these adorably bite-sized keto egg burgers for a protein-packed snack! These mini keto egg burgers are super easy to make, and will keep you going when you need a boost of energy between meals. Pack a few of them as quick grab-and-go snacks throughout the week! Stack Them With The Good Stuff To keep things…

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This Nursing Home Requires Night Staff to Wear Pajamas to Encourage the Elderly to Sleep

Pierre Van ZylLearn

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Caring for the elderly is a fulfilling but sensitive duty. Nursing homes have to constantly devise new means to keep the elderly comfortable and happy. It’s not always easy to get them to follow a daily routine that’s suitable for their current state of health. A lot of elderly people who are admitted into care…

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Two Teenagers Hospitalized With Kidney Damage After Squatting Competition Gets Out Of Hand

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Two teenage girls were hospitalized after attempting too many squats during some sort of competitive squatting match that got out of hand. We’ve covered a lot of weird medical cases over the years, like the man who lost feeling in his legs due to a colossal poop, and a different man who risked death by not pooping…

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Air Fryer Salmon

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, dinner, Gluten-free, keto, low carb, Paleo, quick, Recipes, whole30

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Air fryer salmon is the easiest way to make juicy salmon in less than 15 minutes! This simple recipe creates perfectly cooked salmon filets every time, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make salmon in the air fryer! Why this recipe works Th…

These Old Grain Bins Were Converted into a Stunning Bed and Breakfast

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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They didn’t just create a lovely bed-and-breakfast. They turned the surrounding acres into a fully functional working farm… After spending 30 years in Las Vegas as insurance brokers, John and Judi Stuart decided to change careers to something more relaxing. They purchased 82 acres of farmland in Yamhill County, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The charming farmland…

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Terminally Ill Patients Can Now Decide When It’s Time to Die

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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In New Jersey, a new law has taken effect as of August 2019. This will allow residents with a terminal illness to request a prescription for medical aid in ending their life. Susan Boyce was among the group of people representing the nonprofit group, Compassion & Choices, which testified at legislative hearings to convince state…

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Think It’s Hot Where You Are?

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Tom Matthews, lecturer in Climate Sciences in Loughborough University, is an avid researcher on climate change, more particularly, on the hazards from extreme weather and tropical cyclones. His research is frightening, but what’s more frightening is th…

What People Actually Say Before They Die

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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The loss of a loved one is usually a painful, and emotionally trying time for the family, no matter how aged the person may have been. Memories of the beautiful times and difficult days they’ve spent together would flood back and break hearts. As…

He Lost His Insurance and Turned to a Cheaper Insulin. It was a fatal decision.

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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“Joshua Andrew Wilkerson, 27, of Berryville, Virginia, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, Virginia of complications due to Type 1 Diabetes.” (Enders & Shirley) This is part of the obituary for a young man who lost his life to being priced out of the life-saving prescription he needed. On his 26th…

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Don’t Panic

Pierre Van ZylFeatured, Featured Posts, heart wisdom, magic

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Don’t panic. You’re capable. You’re worthy. You’re supported. You’ve been through bad shit and sad shit and scary shit, too. And every single time, you’ve come through—even when you thought you wouldn’t survive, you clawed your way out of each and eve…

Trial Looking To Bring Clinically Dead ‘Back To Life’

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Opinion

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It is sometimes frightening how well classic fiction predicts the future. For instance, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury described earbuds well before they were ever developed. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is another terrifying example. In the book, Dr. Frankenstein experimented with resuscitation using dead tissue reanimation, a treatment that was experimented with by real scientists in…

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College Dropout Invented a Surgery To Cure Himself After Being Bedridden For 11 Years

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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“There are times when just more doctoring isn’t going to solve it, and I’ve lived through that.” (APB Interview) Doug Lindsay grew up with a mother who suffered from a severe mystery illness. Both she and her sister experienced debilitating fatigue and weakness for decades, bouncing from doctor to doctor without any indication of what…

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Woman throws her grandmother an assisted suicide party

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Assisted suicide has been long debated and to say it’s a delicate subject is an understatement. Even with the implementation of recent laws, the debate surrounding medical assistance in dying is alive and well — a debate which has gained particular prominence in the last few years. In February 2015, in Carter v. Canada, the…

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This Woman Warned Others of Subtle Heart Attack Symptoms in a Viral Twitter Thread

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Take a moment to think of the most common deadly health condition among women. Are you thinking about breast cancer? If so, you have plenty of company. Thanks to a male bias in the way information is spread, women’s real biggest health threat slips under the radar.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death…

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The Gallbladder Diet and Natural Treatment Protocol

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Many adults suffer from gallbladder problems during middle or late adulthood, especially women, who develop gallstones much more than men do. (1) And cholecystectomy, surgery to remove the gallbladder, is one of the most common operations performed on adults in the United States every year. Yet it’s common for even those who have gallbladder issues to be…

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The Gallbladder Diet and Natural Treatment Protocol

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Many adults suffer from gallbladder problems during middle or late adulthood, especially women, who develop gallstones much more than men do. (1) And cholecystectomy, surgery to remove the gallbladder, is one of the most common operations performed on adults in the United States every year. Yet it’s common for even those who have gallbladder issues to be…

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Global Warming Is Apparently Causing Diseases in Ice to Come to Life

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Bacteria and viruses can remain trapped in ice and permafrost—a layer of frozen soil—for up to a million years. But as Earth’s climate warms, they are coming to life. Permafrost is an ideal environment for bacteria to hide for long periods of time as a result of its lack of oxygen and darkness. Typically, permafrost…

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Golden Oats with Gingered Blueberry Sauce

Pierre Van Zylblueberries, Breakfast, Gluten-free, oatmeal, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, turmeric, Vegan

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It’s usually the case that, when I finish up a period of being especially busy or distracted, I can’t wait to get back into the kitchen. Not so with the end of my DI. Maybe I’m still bouncing back, maybe it’s the summer heat, but I’m feeling spectacularly lazy about cooking. I’ve been making a…

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Aurora Borealis: Stare Up At the Northern Lights in A Luxury Glass Igloo

Pierre Van Zylholiday

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Venice, move over. There’s a more romantic honeymoon spot now. The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis is a sight to behold.  Occurring mostly in the regions of high latitude there aren’t many places to truely see their wonder. Watching an aurora gives you a feeling of being in another world, a magical universe. Some places…

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Beef and Pork Recalled Over Possible Human Blood Contamination

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The U.S.A. is on high alert when meat from a large, Alabama-based distributor, US Foods, is being recalled due to possible blood contamination. Restaurants are asked to check their freezers and fridges, and throw away or return any meat from this source. US Foods declared a voluntary recall of over 712 pounds of fresh and…

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7 Things You Should Always Say To Your Child

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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As a parent, your child’s psychological and emotional developments are part of your foremost responsibilities. Children are emotionally shaped by the words they hear and the tone in which these words are spoken to them. A lot of parents spend so much time during expectancy worrying about how they’d communicate effectively with their children. When…

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Last Week’s Workouts

Angela50k training, Fitness, Running, Workouts

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Hello out there! Last week we were visiting family in Michigan so I let the blog go dark.  You can expect more of that for the rest of this week as we’ll have family visiting us.  Summer is short so I’m doing my best to make the most of it. So last week’s workouts. My […]

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Last Week’s Workouts

Angela50k training, Fitness, Running, Workouts

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Hello out there! Last week we were visiting family in Michigan so I let the blog go dark.  You can expect more of that for the rest of this week as we’ll have family visiting us.  Summer is short so I’m doing my best to make the most of it. So last week’s workouts. My […]

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Weekend Reading, 8.4.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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I’ve had a chance to reflect on my internship experience in the last two weeks, and what stands out to me is how much of my own “stuff” I’ve been able to let go of, or work on. I’ve gotten better at taking care of myself. I’ve become firmer and clearer with boundaries. I’m communicating…

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How to survive your first music festival

Pierre Van ZylEscape, Live Well

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Next week I’m headed for my first 4-day festival. Not just any festival – this is Shambhala Electronic Music Festival in British Columbia. I’m nearing my 33rd birthday, and yes, this is still something I haven’t yet conquered. Being in a serious relationship for the entirety of your 20’s will see you re-living missed experiences…

4 Ingredient Vegan Granola

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes, Vegan

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You are going to love this 4 ingredient vegan granola recipe! It’s so easy to make, naturally sweetened, gluten free, dairy free and perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert! Why this recipe works Made with just 4 ingredients in under 30 minutes…

Tempeh Ratatouille

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, product reviews, ratatouille, Recipes, summer, tempeh, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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It wouldn’t be summer in my home without at least a few batches of ratatouille. It’s a recipe that I love, but I’m always trying to simplify the process of making it, whether by throwing it in the oven or paring down the traditional method of cooking each vegetable separately. This version, which includes tempeh…

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