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Why Millennials Are Facing Higher Cancer Rates Than Previous Generations

Pierre Van Zyl5th November 2025Cancer, Heal

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As if Millennials need something else to be stressed about, here’s one more. Defined as those born between 1981 and 1995, millennials are facing alarming cancer rates at younger ages and more frequently than their parents’ generation. Data shows that b…

After 13 Rounds of Chemo, Mother With Stage 4 Cancer Chooses Water Fasting Over Further Treatment

Pierre Van Zyl5th November 2025Cancer, Heal

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A cancer diagnosis forces us to make decisions that we never imagined ourselves making. This is especially when the regular treatments don’t seem to be working. Faced with a recurrence of her cancer and limited conventional treatment options, a 42-year…

Doctors Warn: These 4 Habits Are Causing More People to Die From Heart Failure

Pierre Van Zyl4th November 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and in the world. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease showed the largest increase in deaths since 2000, when the death toll was 2.7 million. By 2021, that toll rose …

There’s an Alarming Rise in Death Rates Among American Millennials, Mortality Experts Weigh In

Pierre Van Zyl2nd November 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging

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The COVID-19 pandemic began over five years ago, but it’s still fresh in everybody’s mind. People still face its after effects, like lingering symptoms from the disease. Some have yet to regain their energy levels, sense of taste and smell, memorizatio…

‘The Big One’ Could Be Deadlier Than COVID, Expert Warns of 7million+ Death Toll

Pierre Van Zyl17th October 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, a prominent US epidemiologist is sounding a chilling warning: the next global contagion, which he is calling The Big One, could be far deadlier. Michael T. Osterholm predicts a potential death toll of m…

RFK Jr. Claims Circumcised Boys At Higher Risk of Autism. Here’s What The Evidence Says.

Pierre Van Zyl16th October 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting, Pregnancy

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United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back at it again with further claims about what he thinks causes autism. This time, he is claiming that there is a link between infant circumcision and autism in boys. He made this claim while att…

Coroner Says Mother Influenced Daughter, 23, To Refuse Chemo and Use Coffee Enemas Instead

Pierre Van Zyl10th October 2025Cancer, Heal, News + Discoveries

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A coroner has concluded that the death of 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani was “more than minimally” contributed to by the adverse influence of her mother, Kate Shemirani, a prominent online conspiracy theorist and former nurse. Paloma, a Cambridge graduat…

Top Supplement Mistakes You’re Probably Making, Backed by Nutrition Science

Pierre Van Zyl9th October 2025Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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The supplement aisle is booming, with billions spent annually on everything from basic multivitamins to specialized herbs. However, research shows that simply “popping a pill” without an informed strategy can render your supplements ineffective, lead t…

You Might Need More Fiber ASAP If You’re One of These Types of People

Pierre Van Zyl9th October 2025Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal

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Fiber is a recurring topic when it comes to digestive health. In a nutshell, it’s a type of plant-based carbohydrate that cannot be fully absorbed into the body. It may be famous for treating constipation, but its benefits go beyond that. Fiber is an e…

Mother’s Sinus Infection Symptoms Turn Out to Be Cancer Diagnosis

Pierre Van Zyl7th October 2025Cancer, Heal

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It started with a fever and a stuffy head – symptoms that anyone would mistake for a simple common cold, the flu, or perhaps a lingering sinus infection. For Jessica Gilbert, a 42-year-old mother of two from Cincinnati, Ohio, these seemingly mild…

Doctor Warns Gen Z: ‘Silent’ Signs of Bowel Cancer May Go Unnoticed as Cases Rise

Pierre Van Zyl7th October 2025Cancer, Heal

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Bowel cancer, once considered a disease primarily affecting older generations, is now showing a disturbing rise among younger adults, including Gen Z. With diagnoses in people under 50 increasing by an alarming 50% in the last three decades, experts ar…

Itchy Breasts? Here Are 6 Health Issues That Could Be Behind It

Pierre Van Zyl3rd October 2025Cancer, Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Women’s Health

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Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast m…

Groundbreaking Progress Made in Huntington’s Disease Therapy

Pierre Van Zyl2nd October 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The landscape of treating Huntington’s disease, a cruel and relentless neurological disorder, may be on the verge of a revolutionary shift. For a disease that has long defied efforts to slow its progression, new data from a pivotal gene therapy study h…

What is Leucovorin? FDA Approves it For Rare Condition Tied to Autism Symptoms

Pierre Van Zyl30th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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In a move that has given some people hope while on the other hand drawing sharp criticism from leading medical experts, the Trump administration recently took action to promote the use of an existing generic drug, Leucovorin, as a treatment for Autism….

11 Signs Someone Lacks Empathy, According to Psychology

Pierre Van Zyl27th September 2025Heal, Holistic Mental Health, Learn, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development, Relationship

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Lack of empathy can strain relationships and create significant misunderstandings. Empathy is a key component of emotional intelligence, allowing us to connect with others on a deeper level. Understanding the signs of low empathy can help us navigate o…

Why the U.S. Feels Worn Out: Unpacking Our Collective ‘National Trauma’

Pierre Van Zyl27th September 2025Heal, Holistic Mental Health, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development

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It’s hard to deny the collective exhaustion settling over the United States. The past several years have felt like an emotional gauntlet: a relentless cycle of mass shootings, deep political unrest, crushing economic pressures, and increasingly stark s…

These Medications Have Been Linked to a Higher Risk of Death From Falls

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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An epidemic of falls among older adults is a growing public health concern. This is especially given the tragic increase in fall-related deaths. While many factors contribute to this issue, a recent study in the JAMA Health Forum brought to light a sig…

3 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take Together, and 3 That Work Well

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Natural Remedies

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Just because a supplement is “natural” doesn’t mean it won’t cause negative side effects. If it has the potential to help, it has the potential to harm. This is especially true if it’s used improperly, such as at high doses, alongside other substances,…

Podiatrists Warn: Don’t Ignore These 11 Signs From Your Feet

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day …

Podiatrists Warn: Don’t Ignore These 11 Signs From Your Feet

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day …

Research Finds 6 Artificial Sweeteners May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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In recent years we’ve begun to start understanding just how bad the overconsumption of sugar is for our health. Illnesses like obesity and diabetes were not problems until we created extremely high-sugar products that are now ubiquitous in society. Tod…

Research Finds 6 Artificial Sweeteners May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Pierre Van Zyl26th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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In recent years we’ve begun to start understanding just how bad the overconsumption of sugar is for our health. Illnesses like obesity and diabetes were not problems until we created extremely high-sugar products that are now ubiquitous in society. Tod…

Are Crocs Bad For Your Feet? Here’s When to Skip Them

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries

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Since they arrived on the scene, Crocs have been a divisive footwear. Some people love them, others think they are the ugliest shoes they’ve ever seen. Beyond aesthetics and fashion, however, a question remains: are Crocs good for your feet? Podiatrist…

Study Points to Two Bacteria as Possible Causes for Multiple Sclerosis

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Until now, Multiple Sclerosis has been a disease that has baffled scientists and doctors. New research, however, is pointing to a surprising potential cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): two specific types of gut bacteria. A study published in the journa…

Highly Intelligent People Tend to Have These Items Around Their Homes

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Heal, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Our homes are more than just the places where we eat and sleep; they are physical extensions of our minds and are representative of who we are. The items we choose to keep, the way we organize our space, and the activities we engage in within our homes…

Does Pickle Juice Really Help with Muscle Cramps?

Pierre Van Zyl25th September 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Natural Remedies

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If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, you know how inconveniant and even painful they can be. Whether you’re woken up in the middle of the night with your calf screaming at you or you’re out for a run and your quad keeps seizing up, cramps are no f…

6 Types of Warts (Signs, Symptoms, Home Remedies, and Treatment)

Pierre Van Zyl19th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Make, Remedies & Green Beauty

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Have you ever looked down at your feet and spotted a small, fleshy bump that wasn’t there before? Maybe it is even a bit painful to the touch? If so, then you know what it’s like to discover that you have a wart. It’s okay, though – warts are act…

Misdiagnosed as a Cold: The Deadly Infections Doctors Can Still Miss

Pierre Van Zyl19th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, parenting

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Most of the time, a common cold is just that: a common cold. This is precisely the reason why the Kassis family from Bathurst, Australia, suffered a tragedy in late 2023 that no family should ever have to suffer. Their five-year-old daughter, Cathy, ca…

Living by the Ocean Linked to Longer Lives—But the Reason Remains a Mystery

Pierre Van Zyl17th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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If you enjoy learning about history, especially the Georgian and Victorian eras, you would have heard about doctors prescribing “sea air” to their patients. Several months relaxing by the seaside may seem like a dreamy but pointless treatment nowadays,…

Doctor Claims These 5 Supplements Are Linked to Heart Attack and Liver Failure

Pierre Van Zyl17th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Natural Remedies, News + Discoveries

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Heart attacks and liver disease remain prominent concerns for public health in the United States, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Mount Sinai cardiologists Dr. Evan Levine has raised concerns about several common supplements and thei…

Mother Stunned After Doctor Removes Strange Cause of Son’s Bad Breath

Pierre Van Zyl17th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, parenting

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Seven-year-old Xiao Fei from China was experiencing every child’s nightmare: His classmates were teasing him, avoiding him, whispering behind his back, and refusing to play with him. They weren’t doing it because they didn’t like him, but rather becaus…

Your Adam’s Apple: What is it and Why Does Everyone Has One?

Pierre Van Zyl16th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Men’s Health, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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The Adam’s apple is a distinctive feature on the human throat, normally more noticeable in men but present in everyone to some degree. Have you ever stopped to wonder what Adam’s apple actually is, though, and what its purpose is? This is everyth…

9 Early Life Challenges That Shape Remarkably Resilient People

Pierre Van Zyl13th September 2025Heal, Learn, Mental Health, Spirituality & Belief Systems

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Resilience means different things to different people. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), it is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional…

Russia Claims to Have a Cancer Vaccine. Is It Ready to Use?

Pierre Van Zyl13th September 2025ai-assisted, Cancer, Heal, News + Discoveries

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A recent announcement from Russian scientists has brought attention to Enteromix, a new cancer vaccine developed using mRNA technology. This is the same approach behind some of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine reportedly demonstrated a “100% efficacy…

This Common Supplement May Slow Aging, But Experts Urge Caution

Pierre Van Zyl11th September 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Vitamin D is one that has found itself in the spotlight often in recent years. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, it has long been recognized for its vital role in bone health. Now, emerging research suggests that it might also help to slow down the…

12 Foods That Could Help Reduce Blood Clot Risk (And Some to Avoid)

Pierre Van Zyl11th September 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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If you’ve ever known someone who has had a blood clot, you know that they are no laughing matter. Blood clots are a significant health concern because they can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes. While medications are often…

Are Your Workout Clothes Affecting Your Fertility? Here’s What the Science Says

Pierre Van Zyl9th September 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Holistic Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Move, parenting, Pregnancy, Women’s Health

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For anyone who wants to have children, there are many considerations to be made in terms of fertility for both partners involved. While we tend to focus on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits, there is one factor that you may not have considered:…

Beet Root and Ginger Juice: A Natural Power Drink to Support Your Health (Brain, Immune, Detox, and More)

Pierre Van Zyl9th September 2025Drinks, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal

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When it comes to our health, prevention remains supreme. Taking steps to give our bodies every possible chance to be healthy and strong is essential. While there are many factors that go into this, one of these that is most under our control is what we…

At 70, She Lost 68 Pounds, Reversed Arthritis, Quit Meds and Gained 1.9M Followers by Following These 5 Daily Habits

Pierre Van Zyl6th September 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Mind-Body Wellness, Move

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Joan MacDonald was 70 when she began her health transformation. She occasionally played darts, softball, and bowling, but she was far from fit. The 5-foot-3 woman took medication to control her blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and acid reflux. She w…

Why Your Appendix Might Be More Useful Than You Think

Pierre Van Zyl1st September 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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The appendix is a small organ situated between the small and large intestines. For a long time, scientists didn’t know its function and deemed it useless. In fact, it was seen as potentially dangerous. The appendix is famous mostly because of appendici…