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Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Tuesday on Today 10/9

Hello and I hope everyone enjoyed a nice long weekend--for those who got the day off yesterday. New and noteworthy on Today was a segment about cell phones and children. Parent Alert: Are Cell Phones Bad For Children? A Swedish study found a link between cell phones and cancer in children who use them. A US doctor disputed those findings and says cell phones are safe. I question if that doctor was hired by Sprint or AT&T. The cell phone industry is huge and just like the pharmaceutical industry, heavily armed with powerful lobbyists. I don't think there will ever be a link between cell phones and cancer discovered in this country because the industry will have their own doctors dispute any claims made. The thing that bothers me is, cell phones are relatively new, especially to kids. Nobody knows for sure what the long term effects of regular use are. Why risk your kid's health just so you can keep tabs on them at all times? Is it really worth them possibly getting cancer later in life just so you can contact them any time you wish?

Blondie sang a song from her new CD. Her voice is a bit deeper but she can still hit the high notes.

A new study shows that bad relationships are bad for your heart if you're a woman. Which kind of goes along with that study recently in the news about women who don't have close friendships being at risk for heart disease. It's as bad a factor as having high blood pressure or being obese. And women who keep silent during disagreements with their spouses are also at risk. I guess it's true that bottled up emotions are not only a cause of depression but also heart disease. Sometimes I wish I could keep some of my emotions inside--just to avoid fighting so fervently. I wonder if arguing your point until you're in a rage is any better? The key to better heart health--as well as mental health--is learning to express your emotions in a more positive manner. It sounds easy enough but try to remember that the next time somebody does something to piss you off.

That's a wrap.

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