The positive benefits of owning and walking a dog have been well documented by both scientific research and anecdotal information for many years. The long list of physical and psychological advantages...
The study carried out by Dr Hayley Christian from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in collaboration with the WALTHAM™ is the first to consistently examine the relationship between dog walking...
Results from the largest ever study of its kind show that genetic testing can predict if a dog is at risk for developing certain diseases. The study “Frequency and distribution of 152 genetic disease ...
Exercising in later life can be a challenge. Social circles diminish. Gyms can be expensive and intimidating; dominated by lycra-clad young fitness freaks. Tired limbs and aching joints make it hard t...
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychotropic chemical derived from hemp (Cannabis sativa). In recent years, it has received widespread interest due to its potential therapeutic effects on humans, including...
It’s not unusual to see a child clinging to a parent’s leg and visibly shrinking to avoid someone unfamiliar. They react in this way because for young children meeting someone new can be relatively st...
According to the World Health Organisation, childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. In 2013, the global number of overweight children under the age ...
Whether snuggles or playtime, anyone who’s adopted a pet can attest to the many benefits of rescue. Though we celebrate rescue dogs all year round, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month which makes i...