Proof that homosexuality is not a choice?

Full article here:
http://gay_blog.blogspot.com/2008/06/scans-see-gay-brain-differences.html

"Scans See "gay brain differences" - it ain't a choice!

The brains of gay men and women look like those found in straight people of the opposite sex, research suggests.

The Swedish study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, compared the size of the brain's halves in 90 adults.

Gay men and straight women had halves of a similar size, while the right side was bigger in lesbian women and straight men.

A UK scientist said this was evidence sexual preference was set in the womb. ..."

The sexy path to good health

Full article here:
http://gay_blog.blogspot.com/2008/06/sexy-path-to-good-health.html

"The sexy path to good health
Sue Katz, Consenting Adult. May 9, 2008.

There's been wide coverage of a study showing that man-masturbation prevents prostate cancer. But before you take your hotdog in hand (if you happen to be of the schlong persuasion), let's expand the conversation and declare: hot sex is good for humans.

Heart

There, I've said it. But looking around, I'm certainly not the only one saying it. In fact, the bigwigs at Forbes Magazine -- premiere reading for the wealthy and their admirers -- devoted pages and pages to the benefits of sex. Among other treats, they relate that in a 2001 study at Queen's University (Belfast), higher rates of bonking produced half the risk of heart attack and stroke. ..."

Winter cold and flu facts. Or fiction?

It is really starting to get cold here in South Africa now. Autumn (or Fall for the Americans?) is over and the real Winter is starting. Temperatures are seriously coming down, people are layering more and more clothes and the sniffles and coughs are becoming more and more commonplace.

I've received the interesting text below via email and unfortunately the source was not credited. It makes interesting reading - you be the judge.

"Cold weather makes it easier to catch a cold.

Fiction. Cold weather has nothing to do with catching a cold. Many people become ill due to the fact that we tend to spend more time indoors in close contact with other people in heated homes. Because of the heated close quarters, germs are more easily passed from person to person. ..."

On chicken soup: Whether it helps or not, I love chicken soup - especially the rich, thick and tasty one my friend E makes! I think it's time for a visit :)