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Study Finds LGBT Community in Iran Subjected to Horrifying Treatment

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:23:38 +0000

A new study says that the lifestyle of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people has exposed them to brutal punishments in Iran.

The first ever report on Iran’s LGBT community has revealed that these people lived under social and state repression, with some forced to exile or even sentenced to death.

According to The Guardian, the study conducted by Small Media, a non-profit group based in London revealed that punishment for mosahegheh (lesbianism) …

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Life Without Lupus (2008)

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:14:30 +0000

Visit www.LupusNY.org to learn more about the SLE Lupus Foundation.

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Animal Rights Activists and California Chefs Slug It Out Ahead of Foie Gras Ban

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:25:41 +0000

With the ban on foie gras being enforced by July 1, animal rights activists and a number of top restaurants are stepping up the heat in California.

Protestors took their message to the streets this week as a series of high-end restaurants staged events — with menus including foie gras ice cream — to celebrate the gastronomic delicacy, made from force-fed ducks.

“Helpless ducks are force fed, eat somewhere else instead,” chanted some 30 protestors outside …

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Stronger Seniors Yoga Breathe and Mediation

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:14:39 +0000

Stronger Seniors Yoga, modified for the chair was created for Seniors and those with limited mobility. It incorporates all of the benefits of yoga (a healthier, stronger and more relaxed you), without the risk of injury from hyperextension that some beginning yoga programs can cause. Participants receive not only the physical aspects of Yoga (postures), but also the more quiet and meditative aspects of breath awareness, good for increasing oxygen intake and for stimulating the relaxation response. Stronger Seniors Yoga lets you tune in to your own body’s rhythms, let go of mental stress and muscle tension, and increase flexibility- all at the same time. Stronger Seniors Yoga is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases. Stronger Seniors Yoga also improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina, reduces stress and tension, boosts self esteem, improves concentration and creativity, improves circulation, lowers fat and chronically high cortisol levels, stimulates the immune system, and creates sense of well being and calm.

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TNF Blockade Unable to Halt OA Joint Erosion (CME/CE)

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:53:25 +0000

(MedPage Today) — Blocking the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha failed to stop overall structural progression of hand osteoarthritis, a randomized trial found.

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Big Butt -Short Life ! _ Dr Paul Clayton – Pt4 Health report

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:15:52 +0000

Now play Part 5 uk.youtube.com *see Part 1 for details uk.youtube.com This is a 6 part presentation that could change your life. -or a the very least make getting old less damaging. Dr.Paul Clayton PhD www.drpaulclayton.com video produced by robert nichol audioproductions Exec.Producer Colin Rose copyright Dr Paul Clayton 2008 see. http

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Tai Chi Chuan Spectacular Sunrise [tàijíquán, t'ai chi ch'üan, taichi, taiji, taijiquan]

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:15:52 +0000

Tai chi chuan, tàijíquán, t’ai chi ch’üan, taichi, taiji, taijiquan, 太极拳, 太極拳, TIE-chee, Chinese martial art Tai chi The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health. The health benefits include: improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength and flexibility; and reduced stress. Although not a substitute for proper medical treatment, the taijiquan practice can help to improve the health and quality of life for people dealing health conditions such as fibromyalgia, poor circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, joint immobilities, respiratory problems, digestive disorders, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis and many others.

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Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis news

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:03:46 +0000

One drop of blood can predict the joint disease before symptoms appear, scientists say

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Lab Notes: Sugar Sours Memory, Fish Oil Trumps

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:54:00 +0000

(MedPage Today) — Rats fed a sugary diet forgot how to run a maze they had previously mastered, but the effect was countered by omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Also this week: new hope for Fanconi anemia.

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Oldest Living Kidney Donor in Britain at 83 Years

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:24:43 +0000

Nicholas Crace continued doing his bit to help patients in Hampshire, England, by becoming the oldest living kidney donor in Britain at the age of 83 years. Crace is a volunteer driver at the local hospice and has also donated blood over 57 times before being told that he was too old to donate blood when he turned 70. Crace said that he even enquired about donating his bone marrow but was told that he had to be under 40 years of age. However when he found …

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