While there are different meditation techniques, many traditions encourage focusing on breathing to help calm the mind. When thoughts pop up, imagine letting them go. Practitioners say meditating ...

With summer over and the colder days drawing in, people will no doubt be spending more cosy evenings in the house. And if you're planning a pamper evening in with the girls, or even just for yourself ...

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No matter if you have a playful puppy or a full-grown dog, chances are they enjoy having toys. While not all dogs are picky about their toys, many do end up choosing a favorite. It might be the one ...

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SCRANTON, Pa. — Colleges in our area are nearly halfway through the fall semester, and for some, classes and exams can be quite stressful. To combat that stress, the University of Scranton held a pet ...

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In a world that rarely slows down, a new wave of "functional beverages" is promising to help us do exactly that. So-called "chill-out drinks," marketed as natural stress relievers, are appearing in ...

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Elizabeth Carmichael, an expert sustainable designer and development strategist, and founder of THE LAB SD (Living Adaptive Build - Sustainable Developments), believes the solution lies in ...

Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health, providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. With the help of wearables and AI, these tools can now ...

The Detroit Tigers had their best chess piece waiting on the bench and ready for the biggest moment of the game. Kerry Carpenter, a slugger who swings from the left side of the plate, entered as a ...