Category Archives: well-being
Fun Facts about Ladies’ Men
Who stands out from the crowd? Cultural historian Betsy Prioleau combines history, science, culture, and colorful contemporary research as she paints a portrait of the successful seducer. Her book, “Swoon” challenges every preconceived idea about great lovers and answers one of history’s oldest questions: what do women want? Here are a few of her fun facts: Nerds Get the Number 10s. Smart is sexy. The brain is the biggest sex organ and women’s second (maybe first) most loved part of the male anatomy. Pick-up guru David DeAngelo claims “very intelligent men … Continue reading
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Tagged Betsy Prioleau, cultural historian, ladies' men, ladykillers, love, seducers, sexy, swoon
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Virtual Book Tour: “Swoon”
Today we’re delighted to welcome Betsy Prioleau, author of “SWOON: Great Seducers and Why Women Love Them.” Betsy, in “SWOON” you reveal that ladies’ men adore women. That they romance them with ardor and style, keep them interested, make them feel cherished, fulfilled, and appreciated. With such intriguing information, let’s get started: Mentors: In “Seductress,” you examined history’s most powerful sirens, women who used their smarts, charm, and desirability to conquer and fascinate the men of their choosing. What made you want to write about their male counterparts in “SWOON?” … Continue reading
Love and Simple Acts of Kindness
Think about when you and your partner fell in love. That alchemy continues throughout life, and how we treat each other matters. We can change neural functions when we’re more compassionate. And holding hands is enough to reduce stress. The possibilities for opening our hearts are endless: Express gratitude. If you notice a caring gesture or a job well done, why not mention it? You may be pleasantly surprised at what you get in return. Inject humor. Lightheartedness is often the first casualty of a busy life. Humor, playfulness and … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, euphoria, gratitude, humor, love, marriage, oxytocin, partners, relationships, stress
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Breast Cancer in the News
Angelina Jolie has often been in the media – she is, after all, half of the Hollywood power couple, Brangelina. But this time the story appeared not in a tabloid gossip column but in the New York Times Op-Ed page. It was one she had written herself, entitled, My Medical Choice and it revealed an important personal decision Ms. Jolie had made. Learning that she had a mutated BRCA1 gene – increasing her risk of breast and ovarian cancers – and deeply saddened by the loss of her mother to … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelina Jolie, Brangelina, BRCA1 gene, breast cancer, mammogram, mastectomy, medical choice, MoonWalk, research, screening, treatment, walkthewalkamerica
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