Men Health

Men may be catching up to women in lifespan. The life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to 5.2 years, the narrowest since 1946. But men still need to pay more attention to their health. Why?

Compared to women, men are more likely to:

• Smoke and drink more, and generally lead less healthy lifestyles
• Put off routine checkups and even ignore symptoms of a health problem
• Join in fearless, risky, and dangerous behaviors

  Working-aged men also are less likely than women to have a regular doctor.

  The good news is that many of the diseases and health conditions that men face can be prevented — or treated if they are found early. To start taking better care of your health, learn about your risk factors. Risk factors are things in your life that increase your chances of getting a certain disease. Some risk factors you cannot change, such as your age or family history. But many are in your control. Find out what you can do to lower your risk factors and improve your overall health. Next, find out how often you should see a doctor for routine checkups and what screenings, tests, and vaccines you might need. By taking these steps, you will feel good knowing you are doing all you can to take charge of your health.

Funny and Jokes

ittle Janice was not the best student in Sunday school. Usually she slept through class. One day the teacher called on her while she was napping, “Tell me Janice, who created the universe?” When Janice didn’t stir, little Johnny, a boy seated in the chair behind her, took a pin and jabbed her in the rear.

“God Almighty!” shouted Janice and the teacher said, “Very good” and Janice fell back asleep.

A while later the teacher asked Janice, “Who is our Lord and Saviour.” But, Janice didn’t even stir from her slumber. Once again, Johnny came to the rescue and stuck her again.

“Jesus Christ!” shouted Janice and the teacher said, “Very good,” and Janice fell back asleep.

Then the teacher asked Janice a third question. “What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?” and again, Johnny jabbed her with the pin.

This time Janice jumped up and shouted, “If you stick me with that thing one more time, I’ll break it in half and stick it up your ass!”

… the teacher fainted!

Health and Sports

This section provides an overview of the related areas between sport and health. An introduction to the role of sport in enhancing physical and mental well-being is provided.

A number of key themes related to sport and health are then explored in more detail:

• The health benefits of sport and physical activity
• Sport, physical activity and risk factors for major diseases
• Tackling HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases through sport
• Practical implications for sport for HIV prevention programmes
• Sport and public health campaigns.

Each sub-section contains a list of recommended reading for those who wish to delve deeper into the topic and these publications are available to download.

A downloadable bibliography of recommended readings and further resources is also included of sources that are not available online but may be accessed through your local library.

Health, Sport and Well-being

There are a variety of ways in which health is understood, especially as a part of developing individuals and communities. A common understanding of health is needed to grasp the ways in which sport can play a role in achieving health objectives and the benefits of physical activity and sport on various body functions... Read More

Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity

Participation in physical activity and sport, through a number of mechanisms, can have significant impact on the health of individuals and communities. The physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits of sport and physical activity are well-researched and are linked to the reduction of chronic illness and disease... Read More

Can I make my breasts larger?

Although many products (from special creams to exercise techniques) claim to boost breast size, you should save your money: They don't work. Your breasts may still grow and change, or they may have reached their final size. Some girls are happier with their appearance when they wear padded bras. Others find that certain styles of tops and dresses are more flattering than others.

Everyone goes through times when they don't like parts of their bodies. These feelings are part of normal development and the process of adjusting to our changing bodies. Even girls with large breasts can be unhappy about them. Some find that their backs or shoulders hurt or that the large breasts attract unwanted attention and they may wish their breasts were smaller.

After development is complete, the only way to permanently change breast size is through cosmetic surgery, which comes with its own physical and psychological risks.

If you're concerned about the size or development of your breasts, talk to your doctor or gynecologist.

Am I still a virgin if I use a tampon?

Some girls worry that if they use tampons, they will no longer be virgins. The truth is, a virgin is someone who has never had sexual intercourse. Inserting a tampon is definitely not the same as having sex!

So why do girls ask this question so often? Girls who are virgins usually have a hymen, a very thin piece of skin-like tissue that stretches partly across the opening of the vagina. A lot of people mistakenly think that a girl is only a virgin if her hymen has not been broken. Most of the time a girl's hymen breaks after having sex for the first time.

But a girl's hymen can tear in ways that have nothing to do with having sex. For example, it is possible that inserting a tampon might tear the hymen (although that usually doesn't happen). So even if a tampon does break a girl's hymen, she is still a virgin until she has had sexual intercourse

Interior Design

Interior design is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants, and are aesthetically attractive. Designs are created in response to and coordinated with code and regulatory requirements, and encourage the principles of environmental sustainability.

The interior design process follows a systematic and coordinated methodology, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, whereby the needs and resources of the client are satisfied to produce an interior space that fulfills the project goals.^[1]

The work of an interior designer draws upon many disciplines including environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and traditional decoration (aesthetics and cosmetics). They plan the spaces of almost every type of building including: hotels, corporate spaces, schools, hospitals, private residences, shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, and airport terminals. Today, interior designers must be attuned to architectural detailing including floor plans, home renovations, and construction codes. Some interior designers are architects as well.

hair style

Hair are worn straight. Streaking is quickly becoming an expression. Working women prefer either short hair, knotted hair or a nice and comfortable Joura. In parties or elsewhere, straight hair with waves of steps dancing along the shoulder portrays a carefree look of the Pakistani woman of the 90's.

How to become a fashion designer

You know you're destined to be a fashion designer if you: a) spent most of your childhood making clothes for your Barbie dolls instead of playing with your friends; b) read fashion magazines instead of your school books; c) ran a boutique out of your basement at age 10. In other words: if you want to be the next Yves Saint Laurent, it helps to be completely and utterly obsessed with fashion. However, there are many aspects of the profession. Working as a fashion designer can just as well mean supervising a design team at a sportswear company as producing a label under your own name. Although the former career may not seem as glamorous as the latter, it certainly will make your life less stressful. To create your own label takes a lot of time, dedication and hard work. Not to mention living just above the poverty line for several years. Next >>

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Food and Fitness

Ever wonder if some diets are really safe? Or how you can excel at sports? Get the lowdown on healthy eats, dieting, strength training, eating disorders, steroids, and more.

Click on any category below to view the articles:

• Body Image and Self-Esteem
• How Much Sleep Do I Need?
• Making a Change in Your Life
• Smart Snacking
• What's the Right Weight for My Height?
• Why Exercise Is Wise
• Yoga

Healthy Weight

• 5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain
• 5 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight
• 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet
• Are Detox Diets Safe?
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Easy Exercises for Teens
• Exercise Log
• Healthy Breakfast Planner
• Healthy School Lunch Planner
• Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
• How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
• How Much Food Should I Eat?
• Is the Alli Diet Pill Right for Me?
• Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up
• Staying at a Healthy Weight
• The Deal With Diets
• What's the Right Weight for My Height?
• When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
• Your Secrets to Staying Motivated

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Hair that is glossy and shiny always looks great. Shiny hair is generally associated with healthy hair, so if you hair is a in a good condition and your health is in check, you could add a few finishing touches for a glossier mane. Read more…

Hairstyles for Your Face Shape
Choosing a hairstyle can be a fun and often scary process. With so many styles to choose, how do you know which one is right for you? The shape of your face is a great indicator as to what style will suit you the most. Read more…

Five Staple Wardrobe Must-Haves
While fashions change from season to season, there are just some items every girl's got to have in her wardrobe. These items are the ones that serve as your basics, but can be reworked and styled to look fashionably on trend, no matter the season. Read more…

american hitoric buildings

The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) are programs of the National Park Service established for the purpose of documenting historic places. Records consists of measured drawings, archival photographs, and written reports. They are currently managed by the office of Heritage Documentation Programs.

In 1933 the Park Service established the Historic American Buildings Survey following a proposal by Charles E. Peterson, a young Park Service landscape architect. It was founded as a make-work program for architects, draftsmen and photographers left jobless by the Great Depression. Guided by field instructions from Washington, D.C., the first HABS recorders were tasked with documenting a representative sampling of America's architectural heritage. By creating an archive of historic architecture, HABS provided a data base of primary source material for the then fledgling historic preservation movement.

The Historic American Engineering Record program was founded on January 10, 1969 by the National Park Service and the American Society of Civil Engineers. HAER documents historic mechanical and engineering artifacts. Since the advent of HAER, the combined program is typically called "HABS/HAER". Today much of the work of HABS/HAER is done by student teams during the summer, or as part of college-credit classwork.

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Welcome to Diet Health and Fitness,

If you are one of the millions of people whose life is being ruined by fear, stress and poor health you may have just found the most valuable website on the internet. You are about to discover the true secrets of how to awaken your mind and body to gain your life back and enjoy happiness.

We don't care how you feel right now or how long you have been suffering because we created the pages of Diet Health and Fitness knowing that this information will transform your life…

However, we can't give you health or wellness. They are choices. How you decide to live your life is all up to you.

To help, we are also offering 2,009 free subscriptions to our 'Diet Health and Fitness' newsletter (click here) this year.

We will keep updating Diet Health and Fitness with new pages and you can always check out our Diet Health and Fitness Blog, full of useful and relevant health information.

If you want to create a new and improved you, this is the right place

Fit body, tight budget

We'd all like a slim, toned body, but we can't all afford gym membership fees. However, there are lots of low cost ways to exercise and some of them are even free.

Walking

The most obvious form of exercise we can all do anytime anywhere is low impact, so the risk of injury is minimal and all you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes. You can have a laugh walking with a mate or you can fit it into your daily schedule for example, walk part of the way to work. On a note of caution, always tell someone where you are going and do not walk on your own after dark. The same goes for running.

Jogging

Jogging and running are higher impact, so make sure you have a proper pair of running shoes. Again it's better with a friend, or a running club. If you are new to running start by jogging for one minute then walking for one minute and repeat for half an hour. After doing this three times a week for a week or two, increase to two minutes running, one minute walking. Keep increasing the amount of running at a comfortable level. Details of organized runs and running clubs can be found in magazines like Runners World.

Cycling

Look out for adverts for secondhand equipment and you can pick up an almost-new bike cheaply. You will need to make a one off investment in safety stuff, like a helmet and reflective stripe. Cycling is also a handy mode of transport and can save you a fortune in fares or petrol. You can do your weekly shop at Sainsburys with a rucksack then cycle home, intead of splashing out on taxis.

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Health and Fitness Make the Difference Between Living Well and Living

Quality of life is what we all want. Good health helps us achieve a high quality of life. Fitness makes us want to live it every day. If you agree with these three premises, keep reading.

The Purpose of Health and Fitness Tips
To inform you of new developments in the health and fitness fields is our aim. We'll do the research; we have the resources. You get the results. The name of the game is 'current' and 'relevant' for today. Forget all the excess baggage of the so-called fitness gurus.

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Miss America 2009 Katie Stam
Seymour Indiana
Age: 22
Education: Seymour High School
University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media
National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke.
Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication
Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award.
Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor
Talent: Vocal
Local Scholarship Pageant: Miss Duneland Scholarship Pageant
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant

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Behind the Collaboration

At the start of the summer, we learned about the collaborative project between Edwin and Folk. Blending a harmonious balance of respective talents, the product stemming from the meeting is designed to allow each brand a look at the others core offering. Shoes from Folk. Denim from Edwin. The first pieces from the collaboration will release next Spring. Rather than altering aesthetic, each aspect of the project is hinged on celebrating the shared ethos of craft and modern styling in both brands. With the shared work being revealed to the world at trade shows around the world we chatted with Edwin’s Creative Director, Rey Gautier, and Folk founder Cathal McAteer about the EdwinFolk exchange.

Swimsuit trends for summer 2009

Sunny and warm days announce to us that the summer is comming soon. We want to share with you the hottest swimwear trends. Let's greet the summer while being stylish and fashionable!

This year swimsuits are made according to the main fashion tendencies of the season. They include bright and lively colors, emphasis on one - shoulder, cut - away pieces, sheer fabrics and a large amount of jewerly. You are invited to choose monokinis as well as bikinis.

• One - shoulder swimsuits. This type of swimwear is especially popular this year. One - shoulder bikini or monokini will make you look originally and elegantically. You can find examples of such swimsuits in the collections of Herve Leger, Victoria's Secret, Max Azria, Gottex and Gucci.

• Cut - away pieces. Cut pieces in various shapes and size will make your swimsuit playful and sexy. This type of swimsuits is presented by Amanda Wakely, Carmen Marc, Dsquared, Herve Leger by Max Azria. Besides, a lot of famous designers such as Gottex, Victoria's Secret, Marios Schwab, Max Azria suggest that you may choose a swimsuit that combines several stylish styles. For example, this summer will also be fashionable swimwear that contain the motives of one - shoulder and cut - out pieces at the same time.

• Bright colors. Rocha Cha, Gottex, Beach Bunny and others invite to choose bright and vivid colors in bikinis or monokinis. One or more bright colors may dominate there. Red, pink, violet, yellow, blue or emerald - all these colors will look splendidly this season!

• This summer it is also important not only the stylish type of a swimsuit but also variations of wearing it. When you do not plan to swim in the sea or lake, put a sheer fabric dress or tunic on your swimsuit. This magnificient combination will emphasize your tan and make you look really fashionable! In his collection Max Azria offers light and nude tones of share fabric in clothes. Milly by Michelle Smith, converesly, invites to dress in colorful and decorated with flower prints sheer clothes.

• Famous fashion designers also suggest to wear massive jewelry together with swimsuits. The other stylish details include sunglasses, handbags, panama hats or belts. Moreover, do not be afraid to put a leather or silk jacket on your swimwear. One more important accent for your image is high - heeled sandal shoes. Thus, let your imagination flow and pick the most lovely and fashionable items for you. With them you will look modern and stylish this year!

Next to the tendencies mentioned above, there are and other fashionable trends for swimwear. They include various geometrical ornaments or leopard prints, details of jeans, fishnet, not ordinary and unexpected color combinations.

American Fashion Week

We're lucky enough to have a few Aussies over at our U.K. fashion blog Catwalk Queen, and they've been keeping an eye on Australian Fashion Week for us.

One big story is that of Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr, who has already been hailed a role model by her peers.

"She is thin, but she's healthy and she's writing a book with her mum to help other girls overcome problems with body image," said Aussie Vogue editor, Kristie Clements.

Meanwhile on the catwalk, siblings Camilla & Marc (above, left) brought down the house with a sexy and slick show, featuring an emphasis on nipping everything at the waist.

Swimwear sensation Zimmerman, turned our attentions to long slouchy trousers and tulip skirts. And after a five-year hiatus, New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester marked her long-awaited return to Sydney with a fun and quirky collection that didn't disappoint. Titled Royally Screwed, Sylvester's homage to the rat pack of the royal family, brought high end pieces down to a more casual level.

Call For Entry: “el Botón” MANGO Fashion Awards

The “el Botón”- MANGO Fashion Awards offer young designers throughout the world the opportunity to participate in an international Fashion Design competition.

The competition, which takes place every 18 months, has the support of five of the most important Fashion Design Schools in Europe. The aim of this event is to give young fashion designers access to a new media platform, as well as the opportunity to market their collections.

If you turn to be one of the ten finalists among thousands of participants around the world, you will opt for the €300,000 prize.

The five Fashion Design Schools acting as co-organizers are: Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design (London); Escola Superior de Disseny, ESDi (Barcelona); Institut Français de la Mode (Paris); Istituto Marangoni (Milan-Paris-London); and Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten van Antwerpen (The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp).

These schools will form part of the First Jury, which will shortlist the 10 finalists out of the 50 candidates previously selected by the MANGO Committee.

The admission of applications will start on 1 May 2008 and will be close on 31 July 2008.

The official language of the competition is English, so all texts you submit must be written in this language. Applications not fulfilling all the required information will not be admitted to the competition. The following information and material can only be presented in paper format and should not exceed 20 A4 sheets (apart from DVDs, look books, press books, etc.):

1. Application form and supporting information

- Official application form. Download here.
- Curriculum Vitae (no photo required): maximum 2 sides of A4 paper.
- A motivation letter: you must state your reasons for entering the competition and your plans for the future in the design industry (300 words max.).

2. Evidence of previous work as a practising designer

- Evidence of having designed two previous women’s wear commercial collections by means of photographs, film, look-books, collection books (with fabrics, colour samples and technical drawings), press cuttings (copies), or any other firm proof. A total of at least 10 outfits from each collection should be included.
- Some artistic sketches from these collections and a collection book.
- A short written description of each collection, the date of the collection and their inspiration (300 words max.).

3. New design work

- A draft of 10 outfits of women’s wear for Autumn/Winter ’09 which you would present for the final of the competition.
- A signed statement certifying that you hold all the rights over the designs presented and that no limitation and/or encumbrance to said rights exist.