Google + Project

Google + started in June, 2011 opening up a small group of people to test it in it's infancy.  Since then there are now over 1 billion users.  It's still not open to the public, but if you know someone who has G+ (like myself) and you want to test it out, you will need an invite.  I have plenty of invites to send out...so if you want one, be sure to leave your "preferred" Gmail below in the comments section (if you don't have Gmail don't worry about it) and let me know you'd like one. 

Some of you are wondering what the heck is Google +.  What better way for you to find out is through "10 Awesome Google + Presentations".  This page is loaded with different videos, slide presentations and explainations on what is G+ and how it works.  I definately recommend you view this page!
Though I will add my 2cents in here.  I LOVE G+.  So much in fact I cancelled my Facebook pages for a number of reasons.  The main reasons is because FB is constantly changing their settings (behind the scenes) whether it is privacy settings, default settings, account settings, etc without you or I knowing about the changes ahead of time.  When I went into any of my settings and change them the way I want them to be, I do that for a reason.  It really angered me that FB can just go in there and change them anytime they want and without my knowledge and change them.  The 2nd reason is because whenever you post status updates, click the "like" button, add a friend, pick your nose, sneeze, etc (laughing out loud) all of your friends can see what you posted.  There are some things I don't want the entire world to know about, and have learned I have to be very careful what I post. 
I've also recently found out that employers are now looking up potential candidates FB pages to see what kind of person they are - looking at pictures, reading comments, etc and also looking to see how often/long you spend on your FB page.  If they see you are on there often, they won't hire you because they are afraid you will do that while on the clock.  FB in my opinion has caused more problems than what it's worth and I have washed my hands of it as of last week.  Actually I feel a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders because of it.  If you have the same thoughts/feelings I do about FB, you might want to consider deleting your profile(s) at some point.  But I DO recommend getting on G+ first and getting your friends on G+ before deleting FB.  That will be a slow process, as people are afraid of change. 

For those of you who are on G+ already then you will find the following articles really interesting/handy.  For starters you can now customize your G+ profile url by going to http://gplus.to/
(For example: mine is http://gplus.to/JMar)  Feel free to add me to your circles. 

This website has got to be one of the most awesome and useful G+ pages I've come across thus far.  All in one place you can search the G+ directory, find other G+ users, add yourself to the G+ directory, get Google widgets, learn more about G+ and hangouts and get Google apps.
If you're one of the early birds in the Google + directory, you can snag a Google + feed widget for your blog or website.  You can get all of this here: http://www.gglpls.com/ .

Looking to expand your Google + circles but don't know who to add?  The Unofficial Google +'s Recommended Users is a great place to start.  There are SO many people on there you could literally spend hours looking through everyone.  I'm waiting to find out if I'll be on the recommended authors & writers page as we speak.  Hopefully you'll see my face on there soon.  Crossing my fingers. 

As I discover more interesting articles on G+ I will be posting them here.  If you still don't understand how G+ works after watching the videos and presentations above, let me know by posting your comments below and I'll answer them the best I can. 

And don't forget.....if you need an invite for G+, be sure to leave a comment below!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned for more G+ updates.  Till then have a great day! 

Jennifer Martin
Chief blogger of The Marketing & Health Connection

You can also find me on Twitter @JenMartin68 and @AuthorJenniferM

Coffee Helps Women Thrive Under Stress

When you’re working on a high-stakes project, should you make a Starbucks run? Depends on your gender!

In a study simulating the workplace, caffeinated women were more confident in their performance when they were stressed. And for good reason—they performed better on collaborative tasks than men did.

Coffee affected men’s confidence, but for the worse! Caffeine impaired men’s performance on stressful work tasks.

In addition to these brain-boosting benefits, other studies suggest coffee can make you younger, improving memory and reducing your risk of postmenopausal breast cancer and stroke.

Day-to-day, stress isn’t pretty. It can lead to breakouts and cranky moods. So drink a (filtered) cup of Joe to get through that meeting, but if you’re stressed on a daily basis, make time to unwind with yoga or a quiet moment alone.

YouBeauty.com- The Science of a Beautiful You
By Dr. Oz & Dr. Roizen 

His and Her Health Differences

His and Her Health Differences


In case you didn't already know, men and women are different! So different, in fact, that we have surprisingly dissimilar experiences of some of the same common physical and psychological conditions. A healthy body and mind lay the groundwork for great sex, so it's important to understand the differences between the two of you.

Heart disease: The number-one killer for men and women alike, heart disease is likely to affect women an average of ten years later than men. Symptoms of a heart attack are far subtler in a woman, often including dizziness, anxiety, and nausea, and women are more likely to suffer second heart attacks within a year of their first.

Autoimmune diseases: Women account for 75 percent of sufferers of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Common medications: A woman's lower body weight and higher percentage of body fat affects her reaction to commonly prescribed drugs. Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can further change the way these drugs affect us.

Smoking, alcohol, and drugs: Once again, less is more. Women are more susceptible to the negative effects of smoking, drug use, and alcohol abuse. Women experience stronger withdrawal symptoms and a higher risk of related diseases.

Depression: Women are affected two to three times more often than men and are more likely to complain of physical symptoms in addition to their emotional symptoms. Sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and even pain can commonly occur.

Source: Dr. Laura Berman's Passion Files Newsletter

Episode 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis with guest Lisa Oshea 05/25 by JenniferLMartin | Blog Talk Radio

Episode 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis with guest Lisa Oshea 05/25 by JenniferLMartin Blog Talk Radio
Join us for the live show! May 25, 2011 @ 8pm PST.

In today's show I'm talking with my guest Lisa Oshea who suffers from Rheumatoid Arthiritis and
how it has affected her life. Please join us for today's live show on a topic that is not talked about
too often - the silent auto-immune disorder.

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5 Metabolism Busters over 40

I saw this on Dr. Oz show a couple weeks back and thought it was interesting to share with you. 

1. Konjac Root Fiber
2. Raspberry Keytones (burns fat)
3. L-Carnitine (energy, utilizes fat, not stored) recommended 500 MG twice a day, take with Vitamin C.  Enhances body to produce L-Carnitine naturally.
4. Less exercise (2-3 x/week for 30 minutes)
5. White Kidney Bean Extract (stops carbs so they can't be broken down into sugars) Which stops you from groing through the roller coaster of low & high blood sugar.  Also blocks carbs from being absorbed.  Take with meals. 

These can be taken all at once, or start with 1 for a month and add more supplements as needed monthly. 

Dr. Oz had Lisa Lynn (weight loss & metabolism expert) on his show and she talked about all of these supplements. 

Do you take any of these supplements, and if so have you noticed a difference in how you feel?  Inquiring minds want to know.  Please share with us. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer Martin