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Friends can save your life

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Research conducted by George Washington University suggests that a close network of friends can help strengthen the immune system of cancer victims, and play a part in their survival. When shoe designer Joyce Ostin, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her three closest women friends provided support throughout her ordeal, and may have contributed to her recovery.

Author: Fleming, Anne Taylor
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Cancer survivors, Ostin, Joyce

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Men and their friends

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Every man needs a male friend, but finding one is often difficult, especially for a middle-age man with a loner attitude. Women interfere with male-friend relationships, and just the process of living gets in the way of making friends.

Author: Raab, Scott
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1993
Personal narratives, Friendship

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3 friends, 3 sensibilities

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Three best friends, who own an eclectic home furnishings/consignment shop in Minneapolis, MN, share their fashion philosophies. Their shop, called Restoration, reflects the owners' personal styles and sensibilities.

Author: Shapiro, Sandy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Methods, Management, Entrepreneurship, Fashion merchandising, Women-owned business enterprises, Women-owned businesses, Style (Philosophy)

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