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10 Positive Ways To Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 12, 2020
Across the world, everyone is worrying about the coronavirus. COVID-19 is definitely scary, which is why it's especially important to take care of ourselves and...
Read more13-Yr-Old Harpist Soothes Preemies In Hospital With Music.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 10, 2020
Harps can be incredibly soothing. Hannah Burnett, a 13-year-old from Australia, understands this well. She's only been playing the stringed instrument for a year and...
Read more21 Incredible Mental Health Tips From A Neuropsychology Student
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 2, 2020
Everyone is finally starting to acknowledge that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Nawal Mustafa, M.A., is one of the...
Read moreFact: Snoozing With Your Dog Is Good For You.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 28, 2020
Are you one of the 45% of people who let their dog sleep in bed with them? If so, you're doing something good for yourself...
Read moreWoman Thanks First Responders For Their Service With 20,000 Handwritten Love Notes.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 21, 2020
Four years ago, Natalie Reilly began filling her life with love. Now the Arizona native always wakes up feeling thankful, especially because of the brave...
Read moreMan Starts “Dudes And Dogs” Walking Group To Help People Express Their Feelings.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 21, 2020
It's not always easy for men to talk about their feelings. In our culture, men often feel that they must be the "strong, silent" type....
Read moreTeen Captivates Judges With Original Song Honoring Friend He Lost To Suicide.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 20, 2020
Louis Knight will never forget the friend who made him feel at home in a foreign country. Russell Peck was a kind soul and one...
Read moreSan Francisco Airport Uses “Wag Brigade” Therapy Animals To Help Stressed Travelers.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 20, 2020
Airports are pretty low on most people's list of favorite places. Whether they're faced with delayed flights, large crowds, or missing luggage, air travel is...
Read moreSchool Dog Helps Students Heal From Trauma With Hour-Long “Therapy” Walks.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 15, 2020
Everyone who has a dog knows how much of a difference they can make for our mental health and well-being. Today, schools in Cardiff, Wales,...
Read moreEncouraging Strangers Around The World Is Now As Simple As Sending A Text.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 11, 2020
We often underestimate the power of a few kind words. Even a simple text message can show people somebody else cares and they're not alone....
Read more“Perfection Is Not The Goal.” Woman Loses 130 Lbs By Making A Few Simple Changes.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 5, 2020
Change is difficult for all of us. Meghan Lenss of Moreno Valley, California, experienced this when she graduated from college and found herself in an...
Read moreAfter Losing Both Parents To Cancer, Daughter Joins 4,000-Mile Run In Their Honor.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 2, 2020
Caroline Watson didn't just suffer one major tragedy last year. She was hit with two. The New Hampshire 25-year-old (pictured below on the left) has...
Read moreWidower Uses Google To Keep Late Wife’s Memory Alive In Moving Ad.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 30, 2020
Every year, Super Bowl fans stockpile snacks and drinks in anticipation of the big game – and, of course, the commercials. If you're one of...
Read more“She Loved Me When I Was At My Worst.” Wife Inspires Husband To Lose 250 Lbs.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 29, 2020
Marathons are difficult for everyone, even the most seasoned athletes. But for Christopher Hasty, running 26.2 miles seemed impossible just a few years ago. Christopher...
Read moreDemi Lovato Performs For 1st Time Since Overdose With Powerful Song About Addiction.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 28, 2020
This year's Grammy Awards saw some of the most emotional performances yet. Following Kobe Bryant's tragic death, Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, and Lizzo all...
Read more10 Research-Based Reasons You Should Listen To Music
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 28, 2020
Music is good for the body and soul – and not just figuratively. As it turns out, one key to becoming happier and healthier is...
Read moreGrieving Mother Finds Joy After Creating Magical Garden Memorial For Late Son.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 28, 2020
Nothing soothes an aching heart like the sound of laughter. That's especially true for Shannon Katona of Maryland because the joy she brings is a...
Read more2 Young Men Open Colorful “Aurtism” Therapy Center For Kids On The Spectrum.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 28, 2020
Art can be a wonderful way to find healing, especially for people who struggle to express themselves. Former basketball player Kenneth Harrison experienced this when...
Read moreWoman Shares Powerful Video Of Service Dog Helping Her Through Panic Attack.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 27, 2020
For Hayley Martin of Sydney, Australia, her dog Marley is more than a pet. He's her lifeline! Hayley has autism and often experiences sensory overload...
Read more1,000 Singers From Around The World Join Together For “Dear Evan Hansen” Sing-Along.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 26, 2020
We've all found hope, encouragement, and comfort from a song, book, or movie that resonated with us. That's why so many people love the Broadway...
Read moreOverweight Woman Kicks Sugar To The Curb And Loses 150 Pounds.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 25, 2020
If you're looking for ways to lose weight, there is no shortage of information on the topic you can get from a simple Google search....
Read moreOrganization Pairs Shelter Dogs With Veterans To Help Them Navigate PTSD.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 21, 2020
Many soldiers experience symptoms of PTSD when they return home after a deployment, so it's essential that they find encouragement and support. One way they...
Read moreDwayne Johnson Posts Moving Tribute To Honor Late Father’s Legacy.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 20, 2020
Long before Dwayne Johnson became "The Rock" we know and love today, he was cheering for another wrestling hero – his dad. Rocky Johnson passed...
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