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Health and Fitness

Doctor’s Orders: More Outdoor Time For Kids

Here is an excerpt from an article by Sharol Nelson-Embry about the importance of kids spending time out in nature. As an outdoor girl, mom, former special education teacher, outdoor writer and soon-to-be personal trainer, I agree with everything she says. It’s time to make time for ourselves and the next generation in the great […]

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Health and Fitness

Animal companionship leads to happier lives

The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of […]

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Health and Fitness

Animal companionship leads to happier lives

The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of […]