Day: September 14, 2016

Research suggests that gratitude emerges in children between the ages of seven and 10, but as those children go back to school, new research also suggests that that age group could benefit from morning exercise and yoga. Gym classes are typically held during school hours, but many schools have reduced physical activity time in favor of academic studies. Despite that, studies have frequently shown that physical activity before school can help students stay focused. Recently, researchers at Arizona State university decided to put more work into that theory. Researchers observed 77 students in grades three and four from a high-achieving private school and an average-performing public school. Obesity rates were 24% and 39% at the two schools, respectively. During the 2013-14 school...

Pet owners in the U.S. spend approximately $13.6 billion on veterinary care every year, but for some organizations, fundraising can help ease some of those costs and help them provide better care for animals. The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is one of those organizations, and through a pet telethon they recently organized, they have been able to raise over $500,000 to put towards their cause. Upwards of 17,000 pets were taken in by AHS last year alone, and the funds raised by the pet telethon will go towards providing the best care possible for those still in their shelter. All of the money they received was acquired within a two-hour time frame at the telethon, a truly impressive feat for such a limited time span. "We rely on the community to help us support our kitten nursery...