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Maine and Gay Marriage: One CafeMom's Response

November 7, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (8)

This week Maine rejected a law that would have legalized gay marriage. In response, JoyeAustin wrote a heart-felt open letter to the voters of Maine. Here's a brief excerpt:

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FILED UNDER: in the news, relationships

Maine Voters Reject Gay Marriage

November 6, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)

wedding ringsNo doubt you've heard the news this week that Maine voters repealed a state law Tuesday that would have legalized same-sex marriage.

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FILED UNDER: in the news, relationships

Should Cookie Monster Be the Veggie Monster?

November 5, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (10)

Have you heard the Internet rumor about Cookie Monster giving up his cookies and turning into the Veggie Monster?

It's definitely an urban myth, but that's not stopping it from getting tons of attention this month as Sesame Street celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

The famous blue overeating Muppet isn't giving up cookies for good, but his recent shift to healthier eating habits had some moms up in arms...

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FILED UNDER: eating healthy, in the news

Tyra Banks Loses Weight and I'm Disappointed

November 5, 2009 at 8:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (9)

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Remember Tyra Banks' "Kiss My Fat A**" moment that aired few years ago on The Tyra Banks Show?

Now, the famous model/actress/talk show host is telling critics that they can kiss her fit behind: She's shed almost 30 pounds since her angry 2007 outburst directed against tabloids that printed unflattering photos of her in a bathing suit and called her "fat."

So, how did she lose so much weight?

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FILED UNDER: body image, exercise, in the news, weight loss

Do Clean Smells Cause Clean Behavior?

November 3, 2009 at 3:35 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)

clean towelsOne of my favorite smells is clean laundry right after it comes out of the dryer. Mmmmmmm...

As it turns out, my favorite smell might just inspire me to act more fair, charitable and generous than I would normally toward others. That's according to new research, which shows that clean smells promote moral behavior. Not sure if I buy it, but if it is true, I'm going to start wearing strong, "clean-smelling" perfume so that everyone around me acts ethically!

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FILED UNDER: emotional health, general health, in the news, mental health

Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk for Women

November 3, 2009 at 8:01 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (6)

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Do you get migraines? If so, I can definitely empathize: They can really be excruciating. Getting migraines is bad enough. But now there's new research showing that for women who suffer migraine headaches with aura AND smoke  AND use oral contraceptives, the risk for stroke may be doubled.

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FILED UNDER: birth control, general health, healthy habits, in the news

Are You a Bad Driver? It Could Be Genetic

November 2, 2009 at 8:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)

driving in the carWhen I think about bad driving, my sister comes to mind. (Sorry, Kristin, but it's true!) Once, on a road trip together, I insisting on driving all 10 hours myself, just so I wouldn't have to be in the car with her in the driver's seat. She really is that bad of a driver.

I should be careful with my accusations, however, because new research suggests that bad driving is genetic. So, if my sister is genetically programed to be a bad driver, then I might be one, too!

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FILED UNDER: general health, in the news, safety

H1N1 and Asthma: A Scary Combination

October 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (6)

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asthma inhaler

Of the adults and children who have been hospitalized for H1N1 ( the swine flu), nearly one-third have asthma. That might be scary news if you or your children have this chronic lung condition. But there's no reason to panic. Here's what you can do instead...

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FILED UNDER: cold & flu, general health, in the news, swine flu

Plus-Sized People Have a Place to Call Their Own

October 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)

scaleAround the country, new nightclubs are opening that cater specifically to plus-sized people.

Now, I'm guessing that most of you "club" about as often as I do (um, not all that often). But the concept of a plus-sized-only venue is interesting, even if you aren't overweight...Imagine a public place where everyone is the exact same body size as you are—would you find other reasons to feel self-conscious?

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FILED UNDER: in the news, obesity, self esteem, weight loss

Is Smoking Worse for Women?

October 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)


cigarettesYet even more unsettling news about smoking...New research suggests that women may be more susceptible than men to the lung-damaging effects of smoking.

In other words, carcinogens and other noxious substances in cigarette smoke might be more dangerous for women (than men).

Yikes! So what's the evidence?

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FILED UNDER: cancer, illness, in the news

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