San Diego has long been a hub for innovation in health, education and service. The Cal State San Marcos Facility/Therapy Dog Program is one small but mighty example of that spirit — rooted in research ...

Ruby is the main character in Karen Lee Stevens’s newest children’s book, Little Ruby’s Big Dream, a story that presents ...

Mindfulness can generally be defined as: “The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. [It is] a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly ...

Rochester, N.Y. — The University of Rochester announced on Saturday that a transformational gift of $3 million from Abby and Doug Bennett, in partnership with t Local food pantry offers critical ...

Express Yourself: I do believe if Freya took any inspiration from stopping to smell the flowers, it was about being true to her authentic self. Most dogs follow a predictable action path; especially ...

Therapy Dogs of America — run by Executive Director Carey Bradshaw of Carpinteria — has announced the release of its second ...

Most people know roughly what kind of lifestyle they should be living to stay healthy. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can help facilitate this pursuit of health goals through stillness, ...