The president of Harpo made the announcement and said that Oprah would make it official in an upcoming episode where she will explain the reasons why she is ending her run.  Her show is the top-rated U.S. daytime talk show and has attracted an average of 7.1 million viewers this year.

I’m sad to see the show come to an end but, at the same time, I think it’s the right time for her to close it down.  What do you think?

In honor of Oprah, here’s a video of her accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys in 1998.

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One thing he explained was that, in middle age, a woman’s vagina becomes more susceptible to infection after her estrogen levels drop whereas men lose the firmness of their erections due to a loss of testosterone.

He also said that one of the reasons for many divorces is that people lose their lust for each other and it not only results in diminished orgasms but also can lead to a loss of vitality which can affect life expectancy.

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She took Robin back to her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma which is genuinely a very small town.  There was only a single stoplight when Carrie was growing up.  The singer also demonstrated how good she is at bowling (she even travels with her own shoes).

Carrie talked about how her life changed after winning Idol.  She had to really adjust to strangers wanting to know everything about her.  It has been tough for her love life but she seems to be in a very happy relationship with Ottawa Senators NHL hockey star, Mike Fisher.

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The 29-year-old woman says that everything she would experience with one vagina, she has with two. She reveals to Tyra, "I’ve got two uteruses. Just one to each (fallopian tube), then they go down to two cervixes, and then it did go down to the two vaginas."

When asked if she endures two menstrual cycles, she responded with, "I think so because my periods generally last about 21 days…When I was a teenager I had really heavy periods…I would have to change pads every hour."

Of course, Tyra had to ask about whether Lauren can have children, despite her unique condition. Doctors believe it is possible. She explains, "The doctor in England said pregnancy-wise, it should be okay…if I do get pregnant it should push the other uterus over to one side and keep it out of the way. Me and my partner would need to plan on using condoms just in case I got pregnant in the other one."

Wow. Can you imagine that?! One is certainly enough, I can’t imagine having two!

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I can already hear some of you reaching for your grocery lists to add some items!

Here are the foods that he mentioned:

• Apples – I was thinking it might have something to do with the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” but it’s more simple than that.  Apples are a natural breath freshener.  Enough said.
• Garlic – apparently, garlic increases blood flow in both men and women which, of course, is a good thing during sex.
• Figs and bananas – these foods contain elements that might improve libido.
• Wild yams – these could help increase genital sensitivity which, obviously, is pretty important!

I can’t comment on whether any of this is true but these natural techniques are a good alternative to trying more extreme measures if you just need a little boost in the bedroom.

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Walters is going to get her chance at needling former Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin, but not before the controversial woman sits down on Oprah in an episode airing on November 16, 2009. 

To compensate, Walters’ interview will be aired in five parts on Good Morning America and will likely focus on Palin’s failed run for the White House (as John McCain’s vice president) as well as her new book, Going Rogue: An American Life.

It’s November sweeps, folks, so I’m not surprised that these two are scrambling to sit down with Palin.  I’m not sure how much we are going to learn, though, since it’s hard to know whether Palin is telling the truth about anything. 

I’m not saying that negatively but I just feel like there’s so much drama and secrecy surrounding her life.  It would be interesting to see what she says, though.

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Here’s a picture of her from today’s episode:

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The View co-host explained that right after breastfeeding her son, he gave her the biggest smile and, wanting to capture the adorable moment, she reached for her iPhone and snapped the shot.  She forwarded the picture to all of her family members only to discover that her nipple is featured prominently in the image.  Yikes!  I’ve definitely had a couple moments like that in my time as a mother!

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Believe it or not, his advice is pretty simple.  Here are his main tips:

• Take Vitamin D – even if you are out in the sun a lot, you may not be getting enough of this essential vitamin.  Dr. Oz suggests that people take 1,000 units a day.
• Get enough sleep – I know life is busy and there never seems to be enough hours in a day but it’s really important to get a full night’s rest so that your body can recharge and be ready to withstand viruses.
• Exercise -  staying active is an important part of being healthy since it is one of the most powerful ways to stimulate your immune system.  Obviously, don’t overdo it (and let your body rest if you are already sick) but try to commit to fitting in at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.

Sounds easy but in our fast-paced world, making even small changes can be a challenge.  I think the best thing to do is to take it a step at a time and master one thing (like remember to take your vitamins) before adding another. 

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All My Children is about to celebrate their 40th anniversary and Kelly and Mark have agreed to return to Pine Valley for episodes that will air on January 4 and 5, 2010.  They haven’t been on the show since they both left in 2002 so I’m interested to see how they will bring them back (and then make them go away again).

Does anyone remember Kelly back when she was playing Hayley?  She was a little heavier (a lot heavier in the earlier days) and she had black hair at first but then became a blonde.

Here’s a video montage from the good ol’ days!

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