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I Believe…
I believe that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. I believe that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I believe that just because someone doesn’t […]
Gamblers High
Gambling for money can produce a “high” similar to alcohol or drugs and may be just as addictive, say German researchers in a recent issue of Biological Psychiatry. “Physiological responses to gambling enhance mood, and winning has the ability to produce a euphoric state,” according to a research team from Germany who studied the responses […]
Shell-Fish
HEALTH WATCH Don’t avoid shellfish because of its reputation for being high in cholesterol. Many types-such as crab, scallops, mussels, clams, and lobster-are actually slightly lower in cholesterol per ounce than chicken or beef. And even though shrimp and crayfish do have about twice as much cholesterol as meat, they contain very little fat, and […]
Determination
P.T. Barnum, founder of one of America’s most popular early circuses, succeeded in spite of many failures and setbacks throughout his life. Barnum left school at the age of eight to help out in his father’s store. When Barnum’s father died a few years later, the boy took over the store and opened a number […]
Exercise: It’s Not Just Physical
Regular exercise is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. It builds strength and flexibility; helps prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and obesity; and may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. Whether you are 40 or 75, it can make you look and feel younger than your years. […]
Let Your Dog Be Your Teacher
If a dog were your teacher, you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience. […]
Character
WHAT YOU ALLOW YOU ENCOURAGE From Character Counts by Michael Josephson It’s no wonder that 38% of all high school students admit they stole from a store within the past year. We’ve essentially gutted the concept of deterrence by virtually eliminating the risk of serious consequences. In effect, we’ve created free crime zones. Isn’t that […]
Top Ten Ways To An Early Grave
October 30 2002 at 11:37PM London – Bad habits like drinking, smoking and overeating, once the preserve of the rich, are taking a hold in developing nations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. In a report on one of its largest research projects yet, it said the top 10 killers, in order of deadliness, […]
Diet: Whole Grains
Whole grains reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, accord- ing to a study of nearly 43,000 male health professionals. Men who ate three or more servings a day were 40% less likely to develop diabetes over the next 12 years than those who rarely ate whole grains. These foods include whole-grain cereals and bread, […]
Topped Up
For any readers who had happened to visit Southern California and were there during the New Year, you would probably have been aware of and more than likely have seen the beautiful New Year’s Day Rose Parade in Pasadena. Many, too, around the world will have seen the parade this year via their television set. […]
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