What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults.

They promised to help reduce stress and improve mental health. Now that we’re well into the trend, the research has caught up on how coloring may help color your view of the world.

The adult coloring book trend of the last few years seems to be rooted in the idea that coloring is good for your mental health. Publishers market coloring activity books to reduce stress, or to ...

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While dogs' mental health is not really a popular concern, a study from Gregory Berns, a neuroscientist at Emory University, discovered that dogs do have feelings just like humans, ...

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults.