Are Abuse-Related Crimes Punished Less Than Others?

Okay, see if this makes sense to you. I was reading the local newspaper and came across the section where it lists crimes committed and sentences served to local offenders. One of the stories is about this middle-aged man who was charged with 5th degree gross misdemeanor domestic assault for throwing the woman he was…

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Feeling Sick? Stress Affects The Immune System

Stress affects the immune system in much the same way a virus does, except the painful reality is that no one cares if you’re sick from stress. Though your symptoms may be the same as if you had a cold or the flu, bosses don’t tend to be too sympathetic.

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The Reality Of Male Mental Health And Suicide

It’s shocking how it took the death of well-known comedian Robin Williams for us as a society to talk about male mental health and suicide. Guys tend to get the shaft when it comes to… well, pretty much everything to do with mental health. We as a society have made it difficult for any male…

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The Stray Kitten In Our Yard

So, I love cats. If I could have any pet in the world, I would still pick a cat (though maybe I’d opt for something more exotic like an ocelot). I was surprised to find most of my family with their noses pressed against the windows of our kitchen, so of course, being the curious…

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