March 8, 2010 | Christine | Articles, Medical/ Heath Related | No Comments
Even though Jonas Salk's vaccine beat the polio virus into submission in the 1950s, the U.S. still has more than 400,000 polio survivors and up to half of them have post-polio syndrome (PPS). A National Institutes of Health website defines PPS as “a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere
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March 7, 2010 | Christine | Health Resources, Lupus Information, Philanthropy | 1 Comment
Lupus. The word itself may be more widely known today, thanks to Dr. House, but what it is, how it affects those living with it and how it has constantly been ignored, misunderstood and generally overlooked by the public, pharmaceutical companies and researchers is not. In the last ten years
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March 3, 2010 | Christine | Daily Living Tips, Tips and Articles | No Comments
Kissing helps prevent tooth decay (better than brushing your teeth?) Dr. Peter Gorden, Dental Advisor at the British Dental Association, explains. “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which cause plaque build up. Kissing is nature's own cleaning process”, he add
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Even though Jonas Salk's vaccine beat the polio virus into submission in the 1950s, the U.S. still has more than 400,000 polio survivors and up to half of them have post-polio syndrome (PPS). A National Institutes of Health website defines PPS as “a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere
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Lupus. The word itself may be more widely known today, thanks to Dr. House, but what it is, how it affects those living with it and how it has constantly been ignored, misunderstood and generally overlooked by the public, pharmaceutical companies and researchers is not. In the last ten years
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Kissing helps prevent tooth decay (better than brushing your teeth?) Dr. Peter Gorden, Dental Advisor at the British Dental Association, explains. “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which cause plaque build up. Kissing is nature's own cleaning process”, he add
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In order to lead a healthy, well balanced life, it is important to have some special people in your life. This makes you feel connected, loved, cared for and valued. We all need human connections to thrive and also to be the best we can be in this world. There are many qualities that make up a good
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If meeting 54-year-old Rita Dinquel in public, you likely would see her as confident, intelligent, and articulate. She would look “normal.” Yet doctors over the years have diagnosed her with major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder, conditions significantly impairing her abi
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Julian Lennon has released a new single called Lucy which is a tribute to his childhood friend who was the inspiration for "Lucy in the Sky with Diamond" by the Beatles. As the legend goes, John Lennon was inspired to write the classic song after seeing a drawing that Julian did with that famous tit
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We love being connected with our readers! Since we have added those "handy dandy" features at the bottom of every article, we have noticed our readers have shared our articles, posted them on their personal profiles and more. We can not thank you enough for sharing this site with your friends and fa
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The Fortune 52 weekly column in The Long Island Press written by Associate Publisher, Beverly Fortune, honors local women who lead multiple lives, making significant and unique contributions in their community or workplace: women from all walks of life. The lives and work of these women who inspire
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I am so happy to announce that TEAM CHRISTINE raised $10,945 for the Lupus Walk!!!! Thank you everyone for your donations and support! As, of now we are the top fundraising team for this walk as we have been for many years. What a great legacy and tradition. We still have some checks comin in-- so h
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Long Island Business News and Hofstra University have recognized Christine Miserandino Donato for her work on ButYouDontLookSick.com and with the Lupus Alliance of America - Long Island/ Queens affiliate. Christine Miserandino Donato was honored as a finalist with the “Volunteer Hero” award w
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