FAMILY REUNIONS: FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY HEALTH
By Thomas A. Farrington
President and Founder, the Prostate Health Education Network

Summer is the time of the year for family reunions, those fun times where families come together to share, and celebrate. Delicious food and great times are the hallmarks of these gatherings, where discussions center on commonalities and the family history. There is nothing quite like a family reunion for keeping us grounded in the reality of who we are as the family genes are clearly on display all around us.

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Columbus, OH - BlackWomenConnect.com is a new social network that enables professional Black women to "connect" with each other online. The site, which is free to join, gives African, Caribbean and African American women the ability to create a profile, view other profiles, and interact for business, networking, empowerment, entertainment and more.

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A Word About Prayer for Parents and Children Alike
by Alvin C. Romer

As a parent, what are you doing for prayer to remain a staple in your household? For you young folk, are you allowing God to be your Savior through prayer? These are questions that need to be answered. I’m more than a little dismayed as I observe the younger generation in their lack of discipline, especially as it pertain to spiritual value and moral turpitude. I see that there are not enough prayers being elicited from them in this period of need.

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In Pursuit of Perfection:
Searching for the Body Beautiful
By Jacqueline Moore

For you created my innermost being,
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139: 13-14

For centuries, women have been competing with the unrealistic portrayal of beauty as depicted by Hollywood and in the print media.  The need to be thinner, younger and in some cases, plumped up in certain areas; has escalated to epidemic proportions.

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SHOULD WE BE WORRIED ABOUT THE DECLINING BLACK MARITAL BIRTH RATE?
By Algernon Austin

It is difficult to understand the current changes in the black family because many different things are happening at the same time. Many people know that the percent of black births that are out-of-wedlock is very high, but few people know that there are three different reasons why this is the case.

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WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPTS FAILED?
4 TIPS TO GET BACK ON TRACK
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor

Have you struggled to lose weight in time for summer-fun, beaches and vacations? Has your attempts left you feeling worse than you did before you started? If so, don’t despair; many people get discouraged after falling off the wagon.

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3 REASONS WHY MEN DIE EARLIER THAN WOMEN
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor

If you are a guy, the only things that may be on your mind right now is the NBA Finals, your next meal or what gift your loved ones will be getting you this year. If so, you may want to shift your thoughts to consider this: According to recent studies, on average women live 5-7 years longer than men.

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