Grand Haven/Holland, Michigan Named 2nd Happiest City


USA Today Reports '10 Happiest Cities'
According to USA Today, the Gallop-Healthwise Well-Being Index has named the 'Ten Happiest Cities in the USA', and my lil ole hometown of Grand Haven, Michigan placed 2nd of ten happiest cities.
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Emotional Health Benefits of Yoga in School Classrooms

Yoga in School Classroom-- Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
In school classrooms, we often put the cart before the horse. Before we can educate a child's mind we must tend to his bodily needs. A tired, hungry, uncomfortable child does not learn well. Using yoga stretching fosters learning.
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Corey Haim 'Lost Boys' Actor Dead at 38 from Suspected Drug Overdose

'Lost Boys' Star Corey Haim Dead at 38: Another Child Star Struggling to Adjust to Adulthood?
March 10, 2010 teen star Corey Haim, of 1980s vampire series 'The Lost Boys', was found dead in his Oakland, CA apartment. Haim was 38 years old. St. Joseph's Medical Center reported that cause of death is unknown but drug overdose is suspected.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: Avoid Rhetorical, Opinionated Questioning

Communication, Dating and Relationships; The Dangers of Subjective, Rhetorical Questioning
Dating is like sailing a boat: it's lots of fun when skies are clear, but darn near impossible when storms brew. In order to avoid relationship storms, it's important to keep communication clear. Questioning each other breaks down communication.
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Communication, Relationships and Getting Along: Quit Second-Guessing Each Other


Communication, Dating and Relationships: Avoid Second Guessing Each Other
Dating is like golfing; lots of lush, greens to enjoy, if you can avoid the sand traps. Communication in relationships presents some of the trickiest sand pits to navigate. One of the big communication 'sand pits' is second guessing each other.
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Emotional Health and Communication: Don't Be Ashamed of PMS


Womens' Health Help: Don't Be Ashamed of Pre-Menstrual Syndome
How many times do family members complain "my wife/mom is so grouchy when she has PMS?" Women even berate themselves for being grouchy during PMS. I say embrace your pre-menstrual syndrome.
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Amy Bishop University of Alabama Professor Shoots 6

University of Alabama Huntsville Professor Amy Bishop, Denied Tenure, Shoots 6, Kills 3 Has History of Violence
Amy Bishop, professor of biology at the University of Alabama, Huntsville has been and charged with capitol murder in the shooting of three colleagues at a faculty meeting Friday. Professor Bishop has a career pockmarked with violence.
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Dating and Relationships--Don't Criticize or Compare Each Other's Families


Dating and Relationship Issues--Avoid Family Criticism and Comparison
Family interaction can be a big issue in new relationships. Depending upon the ages and family structure of both partners, family may play a key role, positively or negatively, in relationships. How can couples interact positively within their families?
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Mel Gibson 'Edge of Darkness' Curses WGN Reporter

Mel Gibson 'Edge of Darkness' WGN Interview: Foul Language and Obnoxious Behavior
Mel Gibson is at it again. In a two minute interview with WGN reporter Dean Richards, Gibson manages to be obnoxious, foul-mouthed and belittling. Gibson comes out as a staunch Catholic;a Catholic myself, I'm ashamed of Gibson's behavior.
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Emotional Health and Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Emotional Health Help: Grieving the Death or Loss of a Pet
When your beloved pet dies, what are the first words you hear well-meaning friends utter? "Get a new pet! You'll feel so much better!" But I retort with a resounding, 'No!' Give yourself some time and practice these healing tips
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