Among diseases rife with myths and half-truths, breast cancer is one of the most misunderstood. The truth is that scientists still don't know what causes breast cancer—only that certain factors, such as obesity or drinking too much alcohol, may increase risk. Read full article.
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5 Breast cancer myths, debunked
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Skin cancer myths debunked
Each year more than 70,000 people in New Zealand are treated for skin cancer. Several facts about skin cancer are probably familiar: it’s very common, it’s often linked with sun exposure, the most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and the most deadly type is melanoma. Other facts are less well known, however, and may even seem counter intuitive.
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Skin Cancer or Melanoma - What are the chances?
No one expects a cancer diagnosis, but with the highest skin cancer rate in the world many New Zealanders are now revisiting the necessity of life insurance.
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Why more people are protecting what makes them feel lucky
Many of us will be feeling grateful that we had our families with us through these unprecedented times. It will perhaps give us a new appreciation for how lucky we are to have them and motivate us to look after them as well as we can both financially and otherwise.
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5 tips for creating Hygge kiwi style this winter
When the weather turns dark, cold and wet, and we turn indoors rather than out, Hygge takes on a whole new level of importance. Getting cosy in winter and spending time with our mates and loved ones can create lasting memories and rituals. It's those things that make us feel lucky, which is what we at Pinnacle Life want you to think about and cherish.
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Have you ‘adulted’ this year? How a global pandemic is making us grow up
Don’t mistake adulting for adultery. We’re not getting that personal. But we have been thinking about how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our behaviour and our plans for the future. ‘She’ll be right mate’ won’t stand up against a global pandemic.