A Boston hospital fights staff burnout and boosts patient morale with forest bathing — getting people outside for some time in nature.

As more therapists are expanding mental health services beyond the walls of the office, people may find themselves wondering if walk-and-talk therapy is a good fit for them. Research shows that both ...

The Webby Awards are turning 30! On Monday, May 11, Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian Josh Johnson will host the 30th annual ...

Perched on a slender reed, a small brown songbird opens its beak wide, releasing a clear and lively call into the quiet surroundings. This close-up moment captures the energy and beauty of bird ...

Kellen Baker didn’t really want people to hear these songs. In 2020, the Indianapolis musician started recording taut, fuzzy guitar pop. At first he was recording the tunes for himself, alone in his ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — At 41-years old, Boo the Cockatoo has made many strides in life. Now he has the potential to make history. Boo is up for therapy pet of the year through Pet Partners. He is ...

Therapy bird contender for therapy pet of the year Posted: March 10, 2026 | Last updated: March 10, 2026 At 41-years-old, Boo the Cockatoo has made many strides in life. Now, he has the potential to ...

ITHACA — In June of 2023, more than 100 wildfires raging in Quebec spread a haze of thick smoke over New York state. The smoke blotted out the sun above John Boyd Thacher State Park, tinted the air in ...

Not all pet birds have the physical or cognitive ability to learn songs, and understanding the difference can help owners set realistic expectations. For example, vocal learning species—including ...

This Sundance-bowing film about cursed teenagers takes a solemn, eerie look at homophobia and repression in a small town. By Richard Lawson While the happy and only barely tortured gay romance of ...

Sometimes the fountain of youth pours the putrid. In search of younger-looking skin, humans have turned to all manner of questionable treatments, from bodily fluids to animal guts. Here’s a rundown of ...