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"No tobacco product is safe to consume," Mariann Piano, PhD, lead writer of the policy statement and a professor in the department of behavioral health science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, says in a news release."
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Smoking has been linked to a lot more than those lines around the lips. You can now add baldness and sagging breasts to the list of things Smoking Affects . Check out this slideshow for more examples--especially the comparison of the twins--one who smoked and one who never did.
Best wishes,
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Lady Gaga that is! Listen to "Bad Romance" as you've never heard it before--played on the Iowa State campus.
Do you think more colleges should chime in with afternoon fun?
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Bell towers should play a mix of songs.33% (2)
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No one needs a bell tower..17% (1)
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You are welcome to share your photos here, too. I love seeing furred, finned, and feathered friends. But remember, you can only join in if you go the link above.
Have fun!
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Here are some new news articles I thought you might be interested in.
The first is that Rectal Cancer is on the Rise (Up 3.8%) in young people under 40. Remember, if you have anal bleeding, please consider having your doctor check it out and don't assume you know the cause.
The second is about Cranberry Juice and urinary tract infections. "Scientists report that within eight hours of drinking cranberry juice, the juice could help prevent bacteria from developing into an infection in the urinary tract."
Click on the links to read the full articles, and post below if you have any comments.
Yours in health,
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Do you think these findings will change your workout routine?
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How do you feel about this decision?
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Also, the magazine is always looking for interesting member stories to feature. Find out how you can submit your story here.
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If you know someone that is a "Health Hero" you can nominate them here for our year-end Health Heroes Awards. Who do you know who inspires you -- who has recently faced a health challenge successfully AND found unique way to reach out and help others?
But HURRY! Nominations must be received by August 16th!!
Yours In Health,
ByroneyView Thread
Good news GLBT friends!
We have two new communities that you may enjoy. The first is Relationships and Coping , and the second is Men's Health . Both have health experts on them and are waiting for posts.
Enjoy the boards and your weekend,
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Is it money? Time? Finding the right coverage? Perhaps a pre-existing condition is getting in the way?
Share your story! And, if you had a health care challenge that you overcame, tell us how you did it.
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Byroney and C-19 I am really freaking hurting right now! I miss Calen yeah I know its stupid but I do. And I still love her I wish I could stop but I dont know how to just erase her from my mind!!
I know we not good for each other, but dang I wasted 8 years and gave everything in me in the relationship and I came out empty handed!! I dont wanna see her when I go out cause Im scared imma see her with somebody else. I dont even wanna think about that!
I just wanna get over my brokenheart and stop loving her.View Thread
Im messing with you lol. Are you okay?View Thread
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Okay so then Im like I hope Im making the right decision. We done been together 8 years, how do you give that up? Then I think about her cheating, but then I go back to my what if.
I must be out my mind cause this is crazy. I dont wanna be with her but then I do.View Thread
This one person tried to start in on me and it really pissed me off cause I aint got no reason to lie about who I am!! why lie? But then she talked about the way I talk! Im not a stupid person I just feel more comfortable talking the way I do. I feel fake tryna talk proper. It aint me.
But I think imma chill out on that board cause I dont do the drama thang. And its supposed to be for advice not for peeps tryin to find something to fault you for.
Im just ranting cause im irritated as hell right now. Too much freaking drama.View Thread
Her phone rung at like 2 something in the morning we was both still up watching movies. When it rung she hurried up and pushed the silent button on the side of her phone. I asked her why she aint answer it. She gonna tell me that was Pricillia her a_ didnt want nothing. Now what kinda sorry ass excuse is that? Cmon now why in the hell would our friend be calling her at the time of the freaking morning.
I aint even argue with cause I knew she was lying but I did look through her phone when she went to sleep. I acted like I was sleep and when she finally took it in I checked it.
The number that called her was saved under the name Tasha. I looked through her text messages and saw where her and Tasha had been texting back and forth. What really f- my head up is Calen texting her "the door is open" and the next day Tasha had texted her" sweetie I had fun last night it was awesome.'
I woke her a_ up and we got into it bad. She couldnt lie her way outta that ish! I know we been shaky here lately but she was still wrong for that!
She "baby im sorry" for a long time but it aint mean nothing and still dont. She cheated on me, brought the woman in my house, and been going to counseling with me knowing she was cheating the whole freaking time.
Im mad yeah but I hurt like hell more than anything. Cause she saw me changing things about myself to make our relationship better and she still kept cheating. I dont know what I wanna do right now so im just spaced out looking after me.
But man it hurt like hell I look like a damn fool now! I dont even wanna touch stuff in my house cause I dont know what all the woman touched while she was there. It make me sick just thinking about it.View Thread
I have been to Pride celebrations in a number of cities. Atlanta (pretty much how I have envisioned big city pride celebrations), Chicago (disappointing), Gainesville, FL (a nice celebration-in the fall) and a number of other festivals aimed at a GLBT community.
Milwaukee Pride is advertised as having the most diverse line up, the biggest in the (midwest? country? something.) I didn't quite believe it until I got there. It knocked my socks off. Quite large, great vendors, great support booths, great entertainment. Interesting crowd of people. I was glad we had gotten there early enough to enjoy more of what the festival had to offer than just the singer we went to see.
My mother doesn't get Pride celebrations. Why is it important? Doesn't it just make you odd? Why do you need Pride month? Implicit in this is a "isn't it just a place to hook up and why do you need to do that since you are part of a couple" and "Isn't it just a bunch of wild flaunting of sexual behavior?"
No-it is a chance to say "Look-we are your daughters, mothers, sons, neighbors, the person who stands behind you in the checkout" and it is a chance to see-that no, we aren't the only lesbians in a three state area. Yes, there are others with families. Yes, there are some older than you. Some that have better relationships, longer relationships, worse relationships or no relationships.Some look very much like the people you know and see every day. Some do not. It can be overwhelming-to see wow-look at all these people just like me. It can be a bit scary. It can be wonderful. In any case-no matter how good or bad the event is-it is worth showing up-whether you are G, L, B, T, Q or just a supporter of those who are in your life.
What about you? What has been your experience with GLBTQ Pride Festivals, Parades, Events?View Thread
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So when I called to tell her that I had something already. Before I could say something she tell me she gotta call me right back cause she was helping her bro Omar move. So I'm like huh. Okay wait if she just leaving chillis or at her bro's house. Somebody is lying. I cant stand when Calen lies to me. Last time she did that ish I didn't talk to her for a few days cause why lie? She aint got no reason to lie to me!! So I tried to play it off and told her "Oh Jessica thought she saw you at chillis."
Okay so when I said that she gonna say " I was at chillis." Hold on you can't be two places at one freaking time. WTF!! So then she ask me if I got peeps following her. Pissed me off, cause she musta been up to no good to think some ignorant ish like that. I told her if I gotta check behind her I don't need her.
I just said that cause I was mad, cause she know I'm not gonna leave her but why lie to me. I'm so freaking pissed.View Thread
We seem to always argue and I fear it will be the reason why separate.
She has gone to therapy with me and listened to me rant but after awhile I don't want to talk about it.
What can I do to keep us together?View Thread
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