Mental Health

The other day, my oldest son said words every parent will hear at some point or another. “I don’t want to go to school.” But, as a dad, I could tell by the look in his eyes this wasn’t one of those days where he just wanted to stay home and watch TV or play with Legos instead of going to school.

When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here's one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet. 

Let's face it, sometimes you can get preoccupied with life. When that happens, it can be easy to forget about how important our mental health is. But your mental health isn't something you want to leave unattended for too long, or it could have a significant impact on your well-being. 

Picture this: Someone enters a room full of people. He is social butterfly who is smiling, laughing, striking up conversations with anyone and everyone he makes eye contact with. 

Safe to assume everything is good with him, right? 

Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them:

We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called "man's best friend." But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits.