Sex is Good

Well, that's the message of the article in today's Times Union by health advocate Lynda Shrager. In this perfect Valentine's Day piece she makes a strong case for more sex for everybody. What's never quite clear in stories like this tho is whether "sex twice a week" means orgasm twice a week. We know that you can have a lot of sex with out both partners having an orgasm. So does the one who comes get all the health benefits?

And if that's true do the benefits accrue if your "partner" runs on batteries? That's the problem with euphemism; we are left in the dark even when the lights are on. But to be on the safe--and healthy--side go for the O on Valentine's Day.

Here's the link to Lynda's column. Her health advice is always great so do bookmark this one:

http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/It-feels-good-and-does-you-good-3247062.php

Don't Worry Die Sooner

In my class on pastoral care for people who are dying I’ve been reading about “The Myths of a Long Life” and here was a surprise:

Worriers live longer.

Here’s why: Worriers tend to be conscientious, prudent and detail oriented. That means they wear their seat belts, drink less, don’t drink and drive, don’t misuse their prescription medicines, they don’t speed, they get physicals and routine health screenings, wear helmets when biking and they follow their doctor’s orders.

Optimism has a downside. “No worries” people are more likely to overlook symptoms and to not follow the doctor’s orders.

So do worry; be healthy.

Prevent Cancer

A friend of mine is an educator for The American Cancer Society. The info below is from her tagline. Startling when you think this thru. All we fuss about with cancer and One Third of all cancer deaths are related to what we do to ourselves and One Half can be prevented! Holy Chemo Batman!

Tracey's tagline says:

One-third of all cancer deaths are related to nutrition, physical inactivity, and being overweight or obese. One-half of all new cancer cases can be prevented. Check out cancer.org/greatamericans to learn what action YOU can take to protect yourself!