Episodes

  • Hormones are messengers

    Hormones are messengers
    Mar 3 2026
    Hormone imbalance is rarely a single, isolated problem. It is usually the result of multiple systems losing rhythm together. The thyroid, adrenals, liver, gut, and metabolic pathways are constantly communicating. When one slows down or becomes dysregulated, the others compensate — and over time, symptoms appear.

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    4 mins
  • Brown algae removes carbon dioxide from the air

    Brown algae removes carbon dioxide from the air
    Dec 10 2024

    Brown algae take up large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and release parts of the carbon contained therein back into the environment in mucous form. This mucus is hard to break down for other ocean inhabitants, thus the carbon is removed from the atmosphere for a long time, as researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen now show.



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    4 mins
  • South Africa’s Beef Industry in 2025 and Outlook for 2026

    South Africa’s Beef Industry in 2025 and Outlook for 2026
    Feb 26 2026
    South Africa’s beef farmers got some welcome relief in 2025 as meat prices rose both locally and globally, thanks to smaller herds and fewer animals going to slaughter.

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    4 mins
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a health condition that often develops silently,

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a health condition that often develops silently,
    Feb 24 2026
    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of the nerves, called myelin, in the brain and spinal cord. This damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

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    5 mins
  • If Something Does Not Grow, It Is Dead: The Imperative of Business Growth

    If Something Does Not Grow, It Is Dead: The Imperative of Business Growth
    Aug 12 2025
    The call to "grow your business" can feel daunting, especially when resources are limited or the path forward is unclear. This is where the power of small, daily improvements comes in. Aiming to enhance your business by just 1% each day might seem modest, but over time, it compounds into transformative results.

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    6 mins
  • South Africa’s Dairy Crisis: FMD Hits Milk Supply and Consumers Hard

    South Africa’s Dairy Crisis: FMD Hits Milk Supply and Consumers Hard
    Feb 19 2026
    South Africa’s dairy sector is reeling from the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, severely disrupting milk production, supply chains, and farmer incomes across several provinces.

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    3 mins
  • What Are the Dangers of Being “Skinny Fat”?

    What Are the Dangers of Being “Skinny Fat”?
    Feb 17 2026
    “Skinny fat” describes someone who looks thin or has a normal body weight but carries a high percentage of body fat and low muscle mass. On the outside, they may not appear overweight, but metabolically they are at risk.

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    4 mins
  • The Importance of Family Values

    The Importance of Family Values
    Feb 15 2026
    Strong family values form the foundation of a happy, loving household by shaping morals, priorities, and traditions. These shared principles foster strong bonds, guide ethical decision-making, and help families navigate challenges. Without them, families may face discord and dysfunction.

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    4 mins