Health-related goals are popular among people with New Year's resolutions. Some of the most common goals at the turn of the calendar have often been related to losing weight, exercise, quitting smoking or drinking, and maintaining better relationships.

But the path to a sounder mind and body isn't ...

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                Once upon a time syphilis was one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases.  Through good testing, treatment, and follow-up, however, cases of this disease were significantly decreased.  Then a surprising trend occurred nationwide in cities like San Francisco and New York City--- syphilis ...

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Rachel Maddow confronts ex-gay author and leader of The International Healing Foundation, Richard Cohen, about the misinformation in and overall message of his new book, Coming Out Straight, in which he claims that 'homosexuality' is caused by a collection of factors and that "unwanted same-sex attractions" can be treated. Watch ...

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Okay, so it's definitely been a lot longer than I promised in On the Bright Side, where I said I'd try to post everyday about something that I'm grateful for. But nonetheless, here it is...

In light of the vote on marriage last week in the New ...

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I got this list from the HRC (Human Rights Campaign). Find your senator to see how they voted.

    Eric Adams (D) — YES 
    Joseph Addabbo (D) — NO
    James Alesi (R) — NO
    Darrel Aubertine (D) — NO
    John Bonacic (R) — NO
    Neil Breslin (D) — YES
    John DeFrancisco (R) — NO
    Ruben Diaz (D) — NO ...

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The New York State Senate voted against marriage equality for same-sex couples yesterday afternoon, 38 to 24. All of Rochester's senators: Jim Alesi, George Maziarz, Mike Nozzolio, and Joe Robach voted no.

How does that make you feel?

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Today the NYS Senate voted against the marriage equality bill, legislation that would have given lesbian and gay couples the right to marry in New York State.  Read more in the NY Times, the Empire State Pride Agenda and The New York Civil Liberties Union.

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The NYS Senate is debating the marriage bill right now, and will vote on it today.  To watch the Senate proceedings live, click here.

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Has anyone noticed the lack of snow and ice and the abundance of sunshine?  Typically by this time in November we are forced inside and the gray skies typically discourage me from wanting to do much of anything outside.

The amazing weather we have been having lately has enabled me ...

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Since November 19th is the Great American Smokeout, and this month is also National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to address the prevalence of smoking in our community and think more about ways to empower ourselves in our efforts to quit.

Did you know that ...

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