Animals and our Health (Part 4)
Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments on the benefits of pet ownership. In the first study, 217...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
As winter approaches The days are shorter. The weather is wetter. The temperature is colder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood...
Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans
As an Army veteran, I’ve heard the “thank you for your service” phrase again and again, especially during Veterans Day celebrations. I...
When I Married a Narcissist
Yesterday was the day I married a narcissist at 18. Yesterday was a day when all of the memories from Rowan’s birthdays...
Animals and our Health (Part 3)
Pets and Mental Health: Lowering Stress Moreover, interacting with a friendly dog reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. And it increases...
Proactive Living in a Reactive World.
In Auschwitz, Victor Frankel, the author of Man’s Search for Meaning, hit upon a striking revelation about free will. While we can’t...
Animals and our Health (Part 2)
Early Research on Pets and Mental Health The first research on pets and mental health was published 30 years ago. Psychologist Alan...
Animals and our Health (Part 1)
Millions of people around the world love their pets — they’re part of the family! We enjoy their companionship and going for walks...