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5 Things You Should Never Mix With Creatine

Pierre Van Zyl11th November 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Men’s Health, Move, Women’s Health

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Creatine is one of the most widely researched and effective supplements available for enhancing high-intensity exercise performance and increasing lean body mass. Despite all of the information that we have on it, there still seems to be much confusion…

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…

Only True Geography Buffs Can Identify These 20+ Countries

Pierre Van Zyl24th September 2025ai-assisted, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Planet, Travel

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Most of us have looked at a map at some point, but recognizing a country by its outline is a different challenge entirely. Some shapes are instantly recognizable, while others leave even experienced travelers scratching their heads. This geography quiz…

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:…

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…

19 Subtle Habits That Reveal a Man’s True Character

Pierre Van Zyl26th August 2025Move, Personal Growth + Development, Relationship

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When people talk about “character,” they often imagine dramatic events like moments of bravery, big sacrifices, or unwavering loyalty during a crisis. While those experiences can reveal a lot, they are not the everyday moments most of us witness or eva…

25 Spiritually Toxic Habits Hiding in Your Daily Routine

Pierre Van Zyl5th August 2025Heal, Holistic Mental Health, Move, Personal Growth + Development, Spirituality & Belief Systems, Traditional & Indigenous Healing

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Modern life can cloud our spiritual clarity. Between responsibilities, distractions, and habits we barely question, many of us unknowingly engage in behaviors that drain our spiritual energy. These behaviors, often repeated daily, can disrupt our vibra…

25 Spiritually Toxic Habits Hiding in Your Daily Routine

Pierre Van Zyl5th August 2025Heal, Holistic Mental Health, Move, Personal Growth + Development, Spirituality & Belief Systems, Traditional & Indigenous Healing

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Modern life can cloud our spiritual clarity. Between responsibilities, distractions, and habits we barely question, many of us unknowingly engage in behaviors that drain our spiritual energy. These behaviors, often repeated daily, can disrupt our vibra…

Auto Mechanic Defies The Odds and Becomes Doctor at 51

Pierre Van Zyl17th June 2025Move, Personal Growth + Development

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It’s never too late to change careers and pursue your dreams. Carl Allamby was a car mechanic before he went back to college at 38 to become a doctor. He had originally planned to get his business degree but part of the curriculum included a biology co…

Younger Generations Are Ditching Smartphones for Dumbphones

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2025Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Smartphones are way more than just phones. They are also calculators, maps, voice recorders, music players, photo albums, and calendars. With additional apps, they can become books, movie screens, bankers, and store shelves with every item. You no long…

What She Believed Was Love Ended in Lasting Pain and Lifelong Scarring

Pierre Van Zyl4th June 2025Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development, Relationship

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Warning: This article contains detailed descriptions of domestic violence and graphic images of physical abuse that some readers may find distressing. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek …

Mummified Girl Appears to Blink After a Century in Her Coffin

Pierre Van Zyl13th May 2025Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Travel

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A parent grieving the loss of a child will sometimes go to great lengths to try and ease their pain. This is what Rosalia Lombardo’s father did when she passed in 1920, just days before her second birthday. 100 years later, Rosalia is know as The Girl …

Effect Piriformis Stretch to Ease Lower Back, Hip, and Sciatic Nerve Pain

Pierre Van Zyl10th May 2025Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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Do you struggle sitting for any length of time, knowing that within 30 minutes to an hour your backside won’t just be sore, but on fire? This extreme discomfort makes many regular activities – your daily commute, sitting in a long meeting, watchi…

Discover the Dukha: Mongolia’s Reindeer-Riding Nomads Living in Seclusion

Pierre Van Zyl9th May 2025Move, Planet, Travel

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In the wilderness of Mongolia, an ancient tribe lives away from modern life. The Dukha people are also known as the Tsaatan, which translates to ‘those with reindeer,’ and they are the last tribe in the world who rides these animals. Their numbers are …

What Drives Women to Cheat? Insights from a Relationship Expert

Pierre Van Zyl1st May 2025Move, Personal Growth + Development, Relationship

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Infidelity is a deeply complex and emotionally charged topic that impacts relationships across cultures and demographics. While societal narratives often paint a simplified picture of cheating, the reality is far more intricate. According to relationsh…

Woman Forced to Have Leg Amputated After Travelator Accident at Airport

Pierre Van Zyl26th February 2025Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Travel

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Have you ever considered possible airport accidents that may occur on an airport travelator? Probably not. However, a 57-year-old woman at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport had what can only be described as a horrific encounter on one. What simply sta…

The Former ‘World’s Wealthiest Island’ Where Abandoned Ferraris Now Line The Streets

Pierre Van Zyl23rd February 2025Move, Planet, Travel

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Nauru, a picturesque island in Micronesia, was once hailed as the wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita. All of that, however, is in its past. Where Ferraris used to cruise its streets, they now line the streets rusted out and serv…

6 Ways To Help You Wake Up At 5 A.M Every Day

Pierre Van Zyl13th October 2024Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Many influencers, CEOs, and gurus contribute their success to waking up early. So anyone looking to improve their productivity, physical health, and mental wellbeing tend to hear recommendations to become an early riser. Waking up at 5 a.m. can provide…

Grand Canyon Discovery: Ancient Artifacts Found Dating Back 12,000 Years

Pierre Van Zyl12th October 2024Move, Planet, Travel

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The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Every year, it attracts millions of tourists to raft, hike, and above all, enjoy the spellbinding views. It also attracts many researchers eager to uncover its rich history and geology….

Man Documents Everything While Visiting the Highest City On Earth That Has No Laws

Pierre Van Zyl6th October 2024Learn, Move, Travel

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Welcome to La Rinconada, Peru – the highest permanent settlement on Earth, situated at a staggering 5,100 meters (16,700 feet) above sea level. It’s a town known for its gold mines, breathtaking landscapes, and, most notably, its reputation as a near-l…

This is Why Two People Are Buried in Graves at The Savannah Airport in The US

Pierre Van Zyl1st October 2024Move, Travel

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The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport seems regular in every way, except for two graves beneath runway 10. The airport in Georgia, USA, was built on a former farm. It had once belonged to Catherine and Richard Dotson who were laid to rest on t…

10 Exercises to Help Strengthen Your Knees

Pierre Van Zyl31st July 2024Heal, Move, Pain Relief

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Nothing understands how much the knees affect our lives until they stop working properly. Suddenly, the simple movement of standing up, sitting down, walking, and even changing sitting positions becomes a chore. There are many reasons for knee pain, su…

How 15 Minutes Of Walking Per Day Can Change Your Body

Pierre Van Zyl6th June 2024Heal, Move, Weight Loss

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We all know the importance of regular exercise and the crucial impact it has on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Despite all of these benefits, some days you just don’t have time to squeeze in a workout. Thankfully, new studies have shown th…

The Zodiac love chart that anyone who’s had a break-up before needs to read

Pierre Van Zyl1st June 2024Learn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Have you ever said to a friend, “She’s such a fabulous woman! She has lots of the qualities I love about my mother. I’m sure she’d make a great partner, but she just doesn’t excite me.” Or, “On paper, she’s the perfect woman in so many ways. But I just…

5 Exercises to Undo the Spinal Damage Caused by a Lifetime of Sitting

Pierre Van Zyl31st May 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Learn, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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How many times have you heard that “sitting is the new smoking?” From chronic back pain to increased mortality risk, everyone knows sitting all day isn’t good for your health. But, still, all kinds of jobs require people to sit for prolonge…

‘Text Neck’ Is Real: Do These 6 Stretches to Prevent Your Spine from Degeneration

Pierre Van Zyl27th May 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Pain Relief

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A tight neck can be debilitating and make even the most simple movements excruciating. The pain, headaches, and difficulty with lateral movement are extremely common symptoms of a tight neck. The good news is there are some simple ways to combat this, …

7 Health Benefits of Planks

Pierre Van Zyl27th May 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Move, Weight Loss

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Maybe you remember planking as that short-lived online craze way back when; lying face down on top of random objects and posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Well, the kind of planking you may be more familiar with is the dreaded minute of holding…

Read This Before Ever Stretching Again (and that includes for your back and sciatica pain)

Pierre Van Zyl25th May 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Move, Pain Management

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Stretching can be great for your health, but there are all too many myths about stretching readily available out there. Unfortunately, if we believe too many of these stretching myths, we may not reap the maximum benefit from our stretches—and in some …

5 thirty-second stories that will completely change your perspective on life

Pierre Van Zyl23rd May 2024Learn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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For thousands of years, story-telling has been one of the most important arts in every culture. Stories passed down from generation to generation teach us what to value and how to treat each other. Lately, many people have noticed with deep regret…

The trauma healing techniques that anyone with a painful childhood needs to know

Pierre Van Zyl21st May 2024Heal, Learn, Mental Health, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Leonardo daVinci, Isaac Newton and Sigmund Freud are three of the most revered genius’ in human history. They changed the artistic landscape, changed the way we see the universe and even changed the way we see ourselves. However, the one thing that the…

The 10-second towel stretch that will instantly relieve knee pain

Pierre Van Zyl21st May 2024Heal, Move, Pain Relief

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Consistent knee pain afflicts many people at different stages of their lives. As we get older the likelihood of pain increases; life takes a serious toll on our joints. Chief amongst the ailments that affect our knees is osteoarthritis. The condition n…

Pressure Points in Your Feet: Use This Foot Massage Chart for Pain Relief

Pierre Van Zyl19th May 2024Heal, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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If I told you that you could improve your liver health or relieve a sore neck by massaging pressure points in your feet, there is a good chance that you would be pretty skeptical about it. And that’s understandable! How can a foot pressure point …

What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?

Pierre Van Zyl12th May 2024Heal, Move, Pain Management, Pain Relief

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What does fibromyalgia feel like? Ask 10 people the same question and you might get 20 different answers. Fibromyalgia pain can manifest in many different ways, but it’s not just about the physical. People with fibromyalgia will also tell you how…

If You’re Always Running Late, You May Just Be Optimistic – and Possibly Healthier Because of it

Pierre Van Zyl10th May 2024Move, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Are you someone who is naturally just never on time?  Well, some evidence seems to suggest that poor time management skills may just be an indication of being an eternal optimist, something that can also come with health benefits.  Even with good inten…

“I Raised Four Sons as a Single Mom. Now That They’re Grown, I’m Off to Europe,” – Jen McGuire

Pierre Van Zyl5th May 2024Move, Personal Growth + Development

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“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” – Barbara Kingsolver. A time will come for every parent when they have to decide what they’ll do with their lives all over again. When all your kids are grown up and have struck out o…

It Looks Like a Normal Sequence – but Something is very Wrong: Can You Solve the Problem?

Pierre Van Zyl3rd May 2024Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development

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Things are not always as perfect as they seem…So says this number puzzle. At first glance, you’d immediately think of it as a 1, 2, three count-up, but it’s not. The human brain is a fantastic work of art. It can adapt itself to sights and thoughts tha…

Wrinkles Under Eyes (or on your face) All the Ways to Naturally Treat Wrinkles

Pierre Van Zyl1st May 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us a farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosme…

Exercises To Prevent Saggy Skin

Pierre Van Zyl30th April 2024Fitness + Yoga, Move

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None of us are immune to the effects of time. Our hair thins and greys, wrinkles begin to form, and bones seem to creak. One of the most common signs of aging, however, is the loose or saggy skin. While it’s natural and happens to everyone, that doesn’…

Little Boy’s Touching Video Explaining His Autism To His Classmates Goes Viral

Pierre Van Zyl29th April 2024Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, Move, Personal Growth + Development

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For a condition so common, autism remains poorly understood by many.   The chances are you have a friend, acquaintance, or family member who has autism – or at least, knows someone who does. After all, 1 in 68 children in the United Sta…

8 Yoga Poses to Calm Restless Legs Syndrome

Pierre Van Zyl29th April 2024Fitness + Yoga, Heal, Move, Pain Relief

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Are your twitching legs keeping you awake at night? Do you regularly feel like you have an itch that you just can’t scratch? You may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. In this article, we’ll talk about the causes of this condition, and…