A new study suggests that a woman’s heart health may be affected by changes in her reproductive system. Two situations in particular were looked at: giving birth prematurely (or delivering a smaller baby), and the removal of a woman’s ovaries.

In the first condition, women showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in her life. In the second, a woman’s overall risk of dying, stroke, and heart disease increased.
Studies like this are often scary if not properly explained and understood. If you have had a preemie or underweight baby, you should ask your doctor how it could affect …read more

This matter has been a perennial source of debate from its conception. It touches each individual’s innate prejudices that either blurs or magnifies his or her view of people in random. Who can actually say that he or she can actually size up a person and know it to be a fact and not speculation or generalisation?
Stereotypes are borne out of prejudices and not from well-founded thought. Some are generated from inferred evidence and others, uh — from real encounters? Heehee. The latter is not a cause for us to generalise, though. That would be a tad bit unfair for …read more

Give me a chance. I do have a point so just hear me out.
It’s only an idea because I haven’t really experienced skydiving. I’ve seen footages of it, though. I’m sure you have, too. Anyway, I’m going to try to describe and speculate on what happens when you engage in such an activity.
I reckon you’ll go through theoretical lectures and some sort of simulation before the actual jump. It’s part of the preparation so you’ll know what to expect. I guess, instructors will do some troubleshooting sessions so you’ll know how to handle certain situations that may arise. All in …read more

“Here I am, ending my employment, packing house, and moving halfway around the world with my cats, no less, to marry a man from a different culture, different race, different religion, I’d known him online for less than two months, and I’d never met him in person.” — Laurie
You’ll always remember that time when you first see him or her, when you first kissed, and of course the day you say, “I do.”
What if I tell you that Laurie had experienced that in a span of one day? Well, she did. I’m NOT kidding.
My first thought was — she must’ve …read more

I was talking to an friend earlier and he caused me to think about “taking chances”. Oh, I’m sure I’m not alone in this department. Looking at the entire dating scene, it’s quite prevalent. In fact, it’s one of the primary things you’ll find yourself doing.
Now I’d like us to think about the question: what will push you to take a chance on someone?