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Is Sex without a Wife’s Consent Considered Rape?

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husband and wife

Rape is one of the most common crimes committed against women and one that has a devastating effect. It is a sexual act done without the consent of the victim. Quite often, though, this is committed by men who may not have any personal relationship with the woman involved.

Among married couples these days, many wives have complained about being raped by their spouses. For them, they feel they become a victim of rape when their husband forces them to have sex without their consent or permission.

Marital rape is an issue faced by numerous wives worldwide. It is considered an intimate partner violence wherein the spouse attempts to establish control over the other. In fact, studies have shown that this form of rape is more traumatizing physically and emotionally compared to rape committed by a stranger. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 19, 2013 @ 8:36 pm

Stem Cell Therapy for the Face: Is It Safe and Worth It?

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Stem cell treatment is all the raves today. But while it is useful in treating certain health conditions, it is most popularly used in facial treatments that aim to make older people look young again.

stem cell therapy face

It’s confirmed and it’s in the news that cosmetic surgeons these days are now widely using stem cells to make women look younger. What makes the therapy attractive to women is the fact that it involves a non-invasive procedure which means less or even no pain at all.

Known as the stem cell facelift, the procedure involves the process of injecting grafted fat aimed at make the skin look plump and youthful. But before this can proceed, a liposuction is needed to harvest fat which contains stem cells from either the inner thighs or the stomach. The fluid from the fat is then removed and once grafted, is injected in hollow areas of the face such as the cheeks and around the eyes. [Read more…]

Originally posted on May 28, 2013 @ 3:27 pm

How Sitting Can Kill You

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Sitting. It is such an ubiquitous activity that we never really think about it in relation to our health.

 

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Of course you probably already know that sitting hunched over in front of your computer for hours on end without taking a break leads to much physical discomfort, particularly cramped legs and backaches. But like most people, you probably figured that with a good chair and proper sitting position you can beat the problems that sitting brings. Unfortunately research shows that prolonged sitting, no matter how comfortable your position may be, still leads to serious health risks.

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Originally posted on June 26, 2013 @ 11:37 am

Study Finds Flu Shot’s Double Benefits

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Nobody’s exempted from getting the flu. When the virus is around you and most especially when it’s the flu season, you might just get it.

Doctors say those who are not prone to getting it should not feel too confident because the virus can still strike you in the future. And when it enters your body, it can result in a few days of bed rest and medication or it could also make you seriously ill requiring hospitalization.

For this reason, medical experts recommend that children and adults get the flu shot as early as possible to provide them immunity throughout the flu season. More importantly, pregnant women, young children and the elderly should get vaccinated.
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Originally posted on December 6, 2012 @ 11:05 am