Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!

A stunning Strawberry Moon is set to glow a golden hue when it fills the night sky on Friday. Marking the first full moon of the summer season. The celestial event, named for the strawberry season with berries ripe for the picking around this time in the United States, promises a visual spectacle for skywatchers....

The latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Experts, reveals there has been an increase in vector-borne diseases such as tick bites in the United States. According to the report, in 2004 there were approximately 27,388 cases of insect bites reported. Now, flash forward to 20 years and the number of cases...

Remember that Dr. Scholl’s TV commercial where all those supposedly cool people were asking everyone else: “Are you gellin’?” Well, years later (and years younger), kids are asking a very similar question sounding question… Are you JUULing? What Is JUULing? According to JUUL, it’s “the satisfying alternative to cigarettes.” If you’re familiar with vaping, JUULing...

Heart disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often manifests through subtle symptoms that can be easily overlooked or mistaken for less serious conditions. Among these, a specific sign of heart disease —sleep apnea—has gained significant attention for its strong association with cardiovascular problems. Recognizing and addressing this symptom can be crucial in...

A 29-year-old woman in the Netherlands has died after being granted the right to seek euthanasia. Zoraya ter Beek, who had just turned 29, applied for assisted dying several years ago due to chronic depression, anxiety, trauma, and an unspecified personality disorder. She passed away on May 22 at 1:25pm local time, as confirmed by...