Florida Agenda

By San Knew, MSW Those of you who read this column regularly may tend to be surprised by what you learn. I like to think this is done with a combination of statistical science and wit (if I say so myself). But occasionally I find myself challenged to find the balance between tasteful humor and […]

By San Knew Life at times can seem to be a numbers game. We budget our time, money and even our health by the numbers. In a way, numbers can act as a system of checks and balances for us – which may explain why they become such an intricate part of lives. I’ve noticed […]

By SAM KNEW, MSW Of all the things we do to stay healthy, one of the most overlooked preventatives in keeping the doctor away is right under our nose. How often you smile could have a direct impact on your biological and mental well-being. It may be surprising to you that when you smile, even […]

By Sam Knew, MSW If you’ve glanced at your television set recently, you’ve probably noticed the networks’ obsession with other people’s obsessions. From over-eaters to hoarding to counting steps – we have witnessed people obsessed with it all – including sex. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be one of those Tiger Woods pieces. This […]

Sam Knew There’s a pretty good argument why baseball is one of American’s many favorite pastimes. It could be because of its humble beginnings in our backyards, the excitement of the seventh inning stretch, or even the body hugging uniforms. But honestly, what’s not to love? Balls, men and team showers. With paralleling references like […]

By Sam Knew So if revenge is a dish best served cold, at what temperature do you forgive? As a rule of thumb, allowing yourself some cooling off time is always best, but what happens when the heat of your emotions never seems to cool? Forgiveness is definitely one of those things that is easier […]

By SAM KNEW, MSW Long before tangled bed sheets, before the first kiss, before cocktails or a promising “hello,” there’s a cosmic element that draws two people together – one that may not require any words at all. But who knew it may be what you aren’t saying that’s costing you your health – and […]

By San Knew Recently, a reader commented that as often as he reads about sexually transmitted diseases and infections, it’s amazing anyone would want to have sex at all. So I thought I would take a moment to share all the wonderful benefits to having a healthy and safe sex life. Aside from the opportunity […]

Condom … check. Playful body inspections … check. Names … check. So, what are you missing that might put you in danger of becoming one of the three hundred million plus people in the world who contract “Sarcoptes Scabiei Var. Hominis,” or what’s more commonly referred to as “scabies”. This infestation of the skin by […]

By Sam Knew, msw We’ve all seen the movie where, after a night of wild lovemaking, they each light up a cigarette and reflect on their hours of sexual bliss (bliss optional). But believe it or not, with each drag you may be committing sexual suicide. Along with smoking there are a number of things […]