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Are Chemicals Causing Cancer in Young People
Cancer in young people is no longer a rare diagnosis. Over the past few decades, scientists and healthcare providers have observed a troubling rise in early-onset cancers. While genetics and lifestyle factors have always played a role, researchers are increasingly asking a critical question. Could everyday chemical exposure be a hidden culprit?
By Lucy watson6 months ago in Longevity
My Therapist Told Me I Was Normal — I Wasn’t
I still remember the way she looked at me—warm eyes, kind voice, soft sweater that smelled like lavender. My first therapist, Rachel, made me feel safe in a way I hadn’t felt in years. I was twenty-one, sitting in a small office that felt more like a cozy living room than a place for breaking open your soul.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Longevity
It's late. You're hungry. 9 midnight snacks you can eat without sabotaging your sleep.
Late-night snacking has a bad reputation — and for good reason, to be honest. It can mess with your sleep and your digestion (triggering acid reflux, in particular). And rather than reaching for celery sticks and carrots, people tend to gravitate toward less-than-healthy choices — namely, foods high in fat, salt and sugar like chips, crackers and cookies — when snacking after dark.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in Longevity
What My Ogden Patients Taught Me About Smiles, Confidence, and Growing Up
When I first became an orthodontist, I thought I’d spend most of my days focused on the technical side of treatment: perfecting bite alignment, moving teeth with precision, and tracking jaw development with x-rays and scans. And while all of that is true, something unexpected happened along the way.
By Mian Abdulrahman6 months ago in Longevity
A Sunday Summer Morning Stroll Around New York's Empire State Plaza
Good morning, Vocal Media community, and welcome to the July 14 edition of my Monday Morning Huddle! Today, I share photos and recollections of my Sunday morning stroll around New York's Empire State Plaza. Yes, we are out of the garden this week and on to different scenery. Yesterday was a great day personally, and I hope my reflective messages meet anyone needing a bit of inspiration.
By Marilyn Glover6 months ago in Longevity
The Day I Chose to Feel Everything and Still Moved Forward
There are days that blur into each other, so ordinary they vanish from memory. Then there are days that leave a scar — not always from hurt, but from truth. The day I chose to feel everything, all at once, and still take a step forward, is one I’ll never forget.
By Hazrat Usman Usman6 months ago in Longevity
Where Does Happiness Come From?
Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet its source remains elusive, deeply personal, and often shrouded in the complexity of human experience. Where does happiness truly come from? While we cannot choose the circumstances of our birth, our family, environment, or starting point in life, we are gifted with the power to shape the contours of our existence through the choices we make. These choices, big and small, weave the tapestry of our lives, and though we may not know which path is our "destiny," we can strive to make each decision the best it can be.
By Whitestone Yong6 months ago in Longevity
Is Obesity a Disease or a Lifestyle Issue?
Obesity rates are rising rapidly across the globe, with the World Health Organization estimating that over 650 million adults are clinically obese. As waistlines expand, so does the debate: Should obesity be officially recognized as a disease rather than just a condition caused by lifestyle choices?
By Lucy watson6 months ago in Longevity
Why I Deleted Half My To-Do List
A few months ago, my to-do list was the first thing I looked at in the morning and the last thing I checked before bed. It ran my life—color-coded, bullet-pointed, and never-ending. If productivity had a face, I wore it proudly. I thought the longer the list, the more successful I was.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Longevity
