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Scientists Now Think Living to 150 Could Be a Matter of Medicine, Not Luck

Pierre Van Zyl21st May 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The number 150 used to belong to myth. Ancient emperors sent expeditions in search of immortality elixirs. Medieval explorers mapped coastlines looking for fountains that would stop time. Today, the quest has moved into university genetics labs, Boston…

Science Says Your Body Begins to ‘Break Down’ Faster at These Two Key Ages

Pierre Van Zyl13th May 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Most people assume their body ages the way a clock winds down – steadily, predictably, tick by tick. You add a year, you lose a little something, and the process continues in an orderly, linear march toward old age. It’s a reasonable assump…

Harvard Doctor Identifies One Thing People Should Do at 50 to Be Healthiest at 80

Pierre Van Zyl12th May 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Most people making plans for their 50s are thinking about retirement accounts, cholesterol panels, and whether it’s too late to pick up a new hobby. The to-do list for staying healthy in midlife tends to look the same: exercise more, eat better, …

Always Ask Your Doctor These 5 Questions About Your Lab Results, According to a Physician

Pierre Van Zyl30th April 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a board-certified colorectal and general surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, recently shared five questions he believes every patient should ask their doctor about lab r…

The Overlooked Vitamin Deficiency That May Impact Your Bones, Mood, And Immune Health

Pierre Van Zyl22nd April 2026ai-assisted, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Most mornings, you get up, get going, and push through. That persistent fatigue, the low mood that’s hard to shake, the joints that ache a little more than they used to – you file it all under “just getting older.” But what if a…

The Simple Workout That Doctors Wish More Women Over 40 Were Doing for Stronger Bones

Pierre Van Zyl21st April 2026ai-assisted, Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Women’s Health

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As women get older, transitioning from our 20s into our 30s, then 40s, 50s, and beyond, our focus often shifts. We start thinking more about longevity, mobility, and, perhaps most importantly, the hidden framework that holds us up: our bones. For many …

4 Common OTC Drugs That Could Impact Your Brain Health

Pierre Van Zyl11th April 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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We often think of over-the-counter (OTC) medications as harmless because they don’t require a doctor’s signature. They sit in our medicine cabinets, ready to tackle a sleepless night, a bout of hay fever, or persistent heartburn. However, emerging rese…

Just Minutes More Sleep and Exercise Linked to Lower Heart Risk

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2026ai-assisted, Energy & Sleep, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how…

Just Minutes More Sleep and Exercise Linked to Lower Heart Risk

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2026ai-assisted, Energy & Sleep, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how…

Just Minutes More Sleep and Exercise Linked to Lower Heart Risk

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2026ai-assisted, Energy & Sleep, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how…

Just Minutes More Sleep and Exercise Linked to Lower Heart Risk

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2026ai-assisted, Energy & Sleep, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how…

Just Minutes More Sleep and Exercise Linked to Lower Heart Risk

Pierre Van Zyl9th April 2026ai-assisted, Energy & Sleep, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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A research team led by Dr. Nicholas Koemel, a research fellow and registered dietitian at the University of Sydney, published a large-scale cardiovascular study on March 23, 2026, in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The paper examined how…

Look and Feel Younger at 60: Exercise and Nutrition Advice for Women

Pierre Van Zyl2nd April 2026Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Holistic Women’s Health

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Turning 60 no longer comes with the mentality that it used to: slow down, stay at home, and be “too old” to do many things. For women today, this decade isn’t a signal to slow down, but rather one that is characterized by newfound freedom, wisdom, and …

How Saunas Help Boost Relaxation, Recovery, and Growth Hormone Levels

Pierre Van Zyl27th March 2026ai-assisted, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Holistic Mental Health, Learn, Mind-Body Wellness, Natural Remedies

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For centuries, cultures around the world have turned to the heat of the sauna for everything from social to spiritual connection. Today, modern science is finally catching up with these ancient traditions, uncovering all of the physiological benefits t…

Eat These Foods to Stay Healthy and Live Longer After 60

Pierre Van Zyl19th March 2026ai-assisted, eat, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Aging is a biological inevitability, but the rate and quality of that aging are, surprisingly and rather remarkably, within our own control. For those over the age of 60, nutrition shifts from being about growth and development to being about maintenan…

Reverse Heart Aging By 20 Years: The Exercise Researchers Recommend

Pierre Van Zyl24th February 2026Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The heart is one of the most important organs for health and longevity. Despite this, for decades, we have accepted the stiffening of arteries and the shrinking of cardiac chambers as inevitable parts of heart aging and growing older. A growing body of…

10+ Subtle Habits That Can Creep Up As You Age – And What To Do About Them

Pierre Van Zyl10th February 2026Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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As we go through life, most of us focus on the physical markers of aging. We notice the fine lines around our eyes, the silver creeping into our hair, or the way our knees protest a bit more loudly after a long walk. We invest in skin creams, join gyms…

Scientists Explain What Happens To Your Body When You Cut Back (But Don’t Quit) Alcohol

Pierre Van Zyl26th January 2026Cancer, Detox & Cleansing, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Mental Health, Women’s Health

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Going completely alcohol-free is a growing trend that more and more people seem to be taking up. While you may think this is a good idea for your health, perhaps going 100% non-alcohol seems a bit too extreme for yourself, personally. But is simply cut…

Neurologists Point to Common Foods That May Increase Risks to Brain Health

Pierre Van Zyl8th January 2026eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mind-Body Wellness

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When it comes to longevity and health, we often focus on our waistlines or our heart health. However, neurologists, the doctors who specialize in the intricate workings of the brain, are increasingly warning that what we eat is the primary tool for pro…

Money-saving expert warns people about using air fryers instead of ovens to cook food

Pierre Van Zyl8th December 2025eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Home + Garden

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Martin Lewis is back again with another interesting opinion on a common commodity. You may remember him warning against debit cards, but this time around, it’s the air fryer. Unfortunately, it is not very much in support of the convenient electronic ki…

Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Berry: Nutrition, Immunity, and More

Pierre Van Zyl11th November 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Natural Remedies, News + Discoveries

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Have you ever heard of The Holy Fruit of the Himalayas? How about the Siberian Pineapple? Though it may come with a variety of interesting names, they all refer to the same fruit: Hippophae rhamnoides, or the sea buckthorn berry. This vibrant orange-ye…

Common Health Conditions Could Be The Root of Dementia

Pierre Van Zyl6th November 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mind-Body Wellness, News + Discoveries

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Illness and disease don’t exist in silos: often, one can trigger or exacerbate another. Emerging evidence is painting a clearer, more urgent picture: the global epidemic of diabetes may be one of the strongest, yet most controllable risk factors for de…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Women Who Embrace ‘Grandma Hobbies’ May Live 8 Years Longer, Study Finds

Pierre Van Zyl23rd August 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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“Grandma hobbies” have become a viral shorthand for hands-on, slower activities like knitting, crochet, bird-watching, baking, gardening, and puzzle making. Social posts now go further, claiming that women who embrace these pastimes may live eight year…

13 Superfoods to Include in Your Weekly Diet, from Coffee to Dark Chocolate

Pierre Van Zyl15th August 2025eat, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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The secret to health isn’t really a secret at all: It’s a well-balanced diet based on whole foods, a consistent exercise routine, and good sleep habits. Of course, the human experience, our planet, our societies, and our lives are more complex than thi…

Lacking This Vitamin? It Could Lead to 70% Greater Loss of Muscle Strength

Pierre Van Zyl14th August 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in bone health, but emerging research reveals its crucial importance in maintaining muscle strength, especially as we age. A recent study highlights that deficiency in this vital nutrient can increase mus…

Kidney Stones and Your Diet: 10 Foods to Watch and 10 to Welcome

Pierre Van Zyl9th August 2025eat, Functional Nutrition, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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If you’ve ever known someone who has had kidney stones, or if you have been unfortunate enough to have them yourself, you will know how awful they can be. Passing them is very painful and can sometimes even require medical attention. Thankfully, there …

This Clove Gel Could Have Botox-Like Effects

Pierre Van Zyl5th August 2025ai-assisted, Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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As a consumer, one is always searching for better, healthier alternatives to cosmetic procedures, which are often invasive and dangerous. We’ve seen it everywhere – ‘go green,’ ‘natural over chemicals,’ but where do …

Widely Used Diabetes Drug Tied to Remarkable Longevity in Women

Pierre Van Zyl30th July 2025Heal, Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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Metformin is a drug that you have probably heard of if you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes. It is one of the most common medications to manage this condition. Research shows, however, that Metformin is what we often call a ‘wonder drug’. In thi…

Best Tip for Preventing Alzheimer’s According to a Neurologist? Get Enough Vitamin D

Pierre Van Zyl24th July 2025Healthy Aging, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn

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Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern among aging adults in the United States. Millions are already affected and the numbers are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. One surprising factor that plays a crucial role in reducing the risk…