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Offline bijou

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'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« on: January 19, 2011, 10:25:53 AM »
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Women may laugh about "man flu" but the condition is no myth, according to scientists in South Korea.

It is often the source of amusement for some women.

But a study found it could be caused by work stress and be confined to men rather than women, who seem to be more stoical about such matters. ...
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Now don't say that I never do you guys a favour. Man flu is real!  :-)
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 10:34:27 AM »
Men also tend to be bigger babies when they are sick and complain about it more. BEG may be the exception to that rule.  :whistling:
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 10:54:20 AM »
Can't say I've ever heard of it, to tell you the truth.
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 12:14:20 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on January 19, 2011, 10:34:27 AM
Men also tend to be bigger babies when they are sick and complain about it more. BEG may be the exception to that rule.  :whistling:


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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 12:22:36 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on January 19, 2011, 10:34:27 AM
Men also tend to be bigger babies when they are sick and complain about it more. BEG may be the exception to that rule.  :whistling:

I don't get sick often, but when I do I can be pretty demanding. And miserable. And Waaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 01:06:07 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on January 19, 2011, 10:34:27 AM
Men also tend to be bigger babies when they are sick and complain about it more. BEG may be the exception to that rule.  :whistling:

DUUUUUUUUUUDE............

Ya done done it now.   :ashamed:
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 01:09:44 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on January 19, 2011, 01:06:07 PM
DUUUUUUUUUUDE............

Ya done done it now.   :ashamed:

I'm hoping this thread is on the second page before she shows up. :)
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 02:40:24 PM »
It won't be......
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 04:50:22 PM »
Quote from: Thor on January 19, 2011, 02:40:24 PM
It won't be......

Not a chance . . .
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Re: 'Man Flu' Is Not A Myth, Scientists Say
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 07:19:10 PM »
Still one page........
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